How to open MSI Modern 15 H C13M – disassembly and upgrade options

Undo the 11 Phillips-head screws securing the bottom panel.
Insert a thin plastic tool at around a 45-degree angle between the plate and the base, and pry the sides. Push harder than usual while sliding the tool.
Pry the front and the back normally to remove the bottom panel.

More info: Here’s how the bottom panel looks on the inside.

Battery Removal

Disconnect the battery connector from the mainboard.
Undo the 4 Phillips-head screws securing the battery.
Lift the battery to remove it from the device.

Note: The base battery is a 39.3Wh model. An optional 53.8Wh variant is also available. The battery provides approximately 7 hours of web browsing or 5 hours of video playback.

Memory Upgrade

Locate the RAM zone covered with two foils glued to a rubber element.
Carefully peel off the foils to access the SODIMM slots.
According to MSI, the two SODIMMs can handle up to 64GB of DDR4-3200MHz RAM in dual-channel mode.
Insert new RAM modules if upgrading.

Note: The CPU can support up to 96GB, so the laptop likely wouldn’t have issues running more than the official manufacturer’s specified limit.

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Storage Upgrade

Locate the M.2 slot for 2280 Gen 4 SSDs near the Wi-Fi card.
Remove the preinstalled NVMe SSD if present.
Install the new SSD in the slot.

Hint: Don’t forget to check out our Top M.2 SSDs Performance Rankings for insights on the best storage options available.

You can buy compatible SSDs here: Buy from Amazon.com (#CommissionsEarned)

Cooling System Overview

The cooling system includes a pair of fans, three heat pipes, two heat sinks, and a heat spreader.
Ensure all cooling components are free of dust and debris to maintain optimal performance.

Note: The cooling system is particularly potent for an iGPU-only laptop.

MSI Modern 15 H (B13Mx / C13Mx) in-depth review

It's clear that you don't need tons of power for everyday tasks but if you want something more powerful without a thirsty dGPU, the MSI Modern 15 H C13M could be on your shortlist. This not-so-expensive machine features a punchy Intel Lake-H CPU with a 45W base power limit which is definitely a rare find in such kind of a machine. This means you can use this laptop for things like photo editing or video converting since you get a sizable cooling system under the bonnet.We are happy to see a modern port selection and connectivity (Wi-Fi 6E + Bluetooth 5.3). The full-sized keyboard is comp[...]

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Pros

Good performance for its class and price
2x SODIMMs
Wide viewing angles (AUO2E8D)
PWM-free (AUO2E8D)
Comfortable backlit keyboard
Good build quality
Decent CPU clocks (3.0 GHz for the P cores) especially in short and medium loads
The MSI Center offers plenty of customizations
Modern port selection + MicroSD card reader
Decent battery life
Quality audio
Near quiet fans during full CPU stress
The fans don't spin if the CPU temperature is below 49°C
Sizable cooling solution with three heat pipes
Web camera with a privacy shutter (for the C13M laptop)