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日本How to open MSI Vector 17 HX A13V – disassembly and upgrade options
Opening the Device
- Undo the 13 Phillips-head screws securing the bottom panel.
- Turn over the device and pry all the sides of the hinge cover with a thin plastic tool.
- Open the lid and pop the front side of the cap, then lift away the shield from the base.
- Pry the rear of the device step by step by inserting the tool between the plate and the chassis.
- Open the lid again and pry the right and front sides through the base.
- Flip the notebook upside down. Since the Audio jack sticks out of the motherboard, you can’t lift the whole bottom plate straight upwards. Instead, raise the panel on the left and carefully slide it to the right side.
More info: Here’s how the bottom panel looks on the inside.
Battery Removal
- Detach the battery connector from the motherboard.
- Undo the 6 Phillips-head screws securing the battery.
- Lift the battery to remove it from the device.
Note: The laptop uses a 90Wh battery, providing approximately 4 hours of video playback.
Memory Information
- The memory area is covered by a metal cap, which can be popped with a lever tool. Be cautious, as the cap is glued to the plastic housings of the memory slots, so don’t push too hard.
- According to MSI, the two SODIMMs support up to 64GB of DDR5-5600MHz RAM in dual-channel mode, but since the CPU can handle up to 192GB, the laptop likely wouldn’t have issues running more than the official manufacturer’s specified limit.
You can buy compatible RAM modules here: Buy from Amazon.com (#CommissionsEarned)
Storage Upgrade
- The laptop has two M.2 slots: one for Gen 4 NVMe drives and one for Gen 5 NVMe drives.
- The preinstalled SSD is cooled by two thick thermal pads.
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)
Wi-Fi Card
- The Wi-Fi card is located to the left of the storage slots.
Cooling System Overview
- The Cooler Boost 5 thermal system is massive, featuring two fans and three thick heat pipes shared between the CPU and GPU.
- There is an additional heat pipe for the processor and two more for the graphics card’s VRMs and memory modules.
- The system also includes four large heat sinks, a heat spreader for the CPU, and a large metal plate for the video card. The lower heat pipe and chipset are connected via foil.
MSI Vector 17 HX (A13Vx / A14Vx) in-depth review
Some of the big gaming laptops are frighteningly fast. The MSI Vector 17 HX A13V is equipped with the 32-thread Core i9-13980HX which is a monster of a CPU. This machine can be picked with a 175W GeForce RTX 4080 or 4090. For the most part, the less-expensive 12GB RTX 4080 chip seems like the smart choice - its performance isn't that far behind the top dog. The port selection of this device device is great and it includes five USB connectors alongside a 2.5G LAN. You also get Wi-Fi 6E + Bluetooth v5.3 for connectivity and adequate upgrade options. By the way, the 16-inch iteration of this note[...]
Pros
- Great gaming performance
- 2x SODIMMs + 2x M.2 slot (one is for Gen 5 SSDs)
- 165Hz refresh rate + 16:10 aspect ratio (AUOA9A6)
- PWM-free (AUOA9A6)
- 99% sRGB coverage + accurate colors with our "Design and Gaming" profile (AUOA9A6)
- High max brightness (414 cd/m2) and fast pixel response times (6 ms) for an IPS panel (AUOA9A6)
- Great RGB Gaming keyboard with long key travel, NumPad, and big Arrow keys
- Solid build quality
- The RTX 4080 can maintain a 175W TGP
- The MSI Center offers plenty of customizations
- 5 USB ports + HDMI 2.1
- MUX switch
- The CPU can maintain 3.80 / 2.60 Ghz P and E-core clock in longer loads
- Web camera with a privacy shutter
Cons
- Bulky
- Very noisy fans in "Extreme Performance" mode
- Plastic base
- No G-Sync or NVIDIA Advanced Optimus support
- Short battery life
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