MSI GF75 MS 17F4 Teardown Upgrade Disassemble

Title: MSI GF75 Thin 10SCXR (MS-17F4) Laptop Component Upgrade/Replacement Guide

1. Preparation:
   • Model Verification: Simon shows the laptop model to ensure viewers have the correct device for the guide.
   • Tools Required: A Phillips screwdriver (manual or electric) is needed.
2. Opening the Laptop:
   • Removing Screws: Simon removes all screws from the back of the laptop, including breaking the factory seal to access one screw.
   • Prying Open the Back Cover: Using a metal prying tool followed by a plastic tool, he carefully separates the back cover from the laptop.
3. Internal Overview:
   • Simon gives a tour of the laptop’s internal components, including the CPU, GPU, fans, RAM slots, M.2 drive, secondary hard drive, battery, Wi-Fi card, and CMOS battery.
4. Component Removal and Upgrade Steps:
   • Battery Removal: The battery is disconnected and removed. It’s attached with double-sided tape rather than screws.
   • RAM Upgrade: The laptop has two RAM slots currently filled with 8GB DDR4 sticks each. Simon explains how to upgrade up to 32GB (16GB per slot).
   • M.2 Drive Upgrade: He demonstrates how to remove the M.2 drive, which is held in place by thermal pads.
   • Secondary Hard Drive Replacement: Simon shows how to replace the secondary hard drive with an SSD.
   • Wi-Fi Card Replacement: The Wi-Fi card is easily accessible for replacement.
   • Motherboard Removal: He proceeds to disconnect various connectors and remove screws to release the motherboard.
5. Additional Notes:
   • Keyboard Replacement: Simon notes that the keyboard is not individually replaceable and requires replacing the entire upper chassis.
   • Heat Sink and Thermal Paste: He advises cleaning the heat sink and applying new thermal paste to the CPU and GPU if necessary.
6. Reassembly and Closing:
   • Simon reverses the disassembly process to put the laptop back together.
7. Conclusion:
   • He concludes the guide by inviting viewers to like, subscribe, and ask questions in the comments. Links to buy replacement parts and tools are provided in the video description.

Summary: The video serves as a detailed guide for users who want to upgrade or replace key components in their MSI GF75 Thin 10SCXR gaming laptop. Simon’s step-by-step instructions, along with visual demonstrations, make the process clear and manageable for viewers with varying levels of technical expertise.