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日本How to open MSI Cyborg 15 A13V – disassembly and upgrade options
Step 1: Opening the MSI Cyborg 15 A13V
- Ensure the laptop is powered off and on a static-free surface.
- Remove the 9 Phillips-head screws from the bottom of the laptop.
- Use a lever tool to pry the sides and lift the panel in the zones behind the hinges.
- Pry the area behind the hinge cover with a thin plastic tool. Flip the laptop, slightly open the lid, and insert the plastic tool between the panel and the chassis at the front.
- Carefully lift the left side and slide the panel to the right to avoid the audio jack sticking out from the motherboard.
Step 2: Battery Removal
- Detach the battery connector from the motherboard.
- Remove the three Phillips-head screws and lift the battery out of the chassis.
More info: The 53.5Wh battery provides approximately 6 hours and 40 minutes of web browsing or 5 hours of video playback.
Memory Upgrade
- Locate the RAM section, which is covered by a metal plate.
- Remove the metal plate to access the two SODIMM slots.
More info: Supports up to 64GB of DDR5-5200MHz RAM but the CPU can handle up to 96GB, potentially offering more than the official specs suggest.
You can buy DDR5 RAM modules here: Buy from Amazon.com (#CommissionsEarned)
Hint: Don’t forget to check out our Top M.2 SSDs Performance Rankings for insights on the best storage options available.
Storage Upgrade
- Identify the M.2 slot compatible with Gen 4 SSDs.
- Note the thick thermal pad below the NVMe for improved cooling performance.
- Observe the space for an additional SSD on the right of the battery, though no slot is present in this model.
You can buy Gen 4 M.2 SSDs here: Buy from Amazon.com (#CommissionsEarned)
Step 3: Cooling System Overview
- Inspect the large single fan and two heat pipes shared between the CPU and the GPU.
- Note the additional heat pipe for each chip and the two heat sinks designed to enhance cooling efficiency.
MSI Cyborg 15 (A12Vx / A13Ux / A13Vx) in-depth review
Right from the get-go the MSI seems to overhype their Cyborg 15 (A12V). They say it is "the most ground-breaking gaming laptop". Why? Perhaps because of its translucent body parts that let you see almost nothing on the inside.Or maybe because of the performance, which should not be bad, considering the fact that it features the latest tech from NVIDIA in the form of RTX 4000 GPUs. However, they are working at only 45W of TGP.In addition, the CPUs of choice include the Core i7-12650H, and Core i7-13620H - processors that have half the E-core count of their more powerful cousins. On the[...]
Pros
- Pretty good gaming performance
- 1x M.2 PCIe x4 Gen 4 slot, 2x DDR5 RAM SODIMM slots in dual channel
- 144Hz refresh rate (AUO B156HAN15.1 (AUOD0A2))
- No PWM (AUO B156HAN15.1 (AUOD0A2))
- Great keyboard
- Adequate build quality
Cons
- No SD card
- No Thunderbolt 4
- Covers only 54% of sRGB (AUO B156HAN15.1 (AUOD0A2))
- Keyboard gets pretty warm during gaming
