MSI MS-1782 GPU Replacement

Written By: Enmanuel Mota

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Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

Time Required

10 minutes

Introduction

If your MSI MS-1782 laptop has a totally black screen, or vertical or horizontal lines on the screen, it could be your GPU malfunctioning. Check the troubleshooting page to help you identify the problem. This guide will show you how to replace the GPU.

Tools

Step 1

Remove five 6.6 mm screws from the edges of the bottom cover using a JIS #1 screwdriver.
Remove one 5.6 mm screw from the center of the bottom cover using a JIS #1 screwdriver.

Step 2

Use an iFixit opening pick to unclip the bottom cover.
It is ok to run the picks along the edges since there is nothing connected to the bottom cover. It is easier to start from the sides and then work your way forward.
After unclipping the bottom case, pull from the back of the laptop upwards using the lip of the bottom case as a handle.

Step 3

Loosen the captive screw on the left side of the left fan using a JIS #2 screwdriver.
Remove the 5.1 mm screw on the right side of the left fan using a JIS #2 screwdriver.

Step 4

Gently detach the fan connector.
Remove the fan by lifting it out of its housing.
Be sure to handle the wire delicately; if not it will break.

Step 5

Loosen the captive screw on the top of the right fan using a JIS #2 screwdriver.
Remove the 3.6 mm screw on the bottom of the right fan using a JIS #2 screwdriver.

Step 6

Gently detach the fan connector.
Remove the fan by lifting it out of its housing.
Be sure to handle the wire delicately; if not it will break.

Step 7

Loosen the eight captive screws holding the heat sink in place using a JIS #2 screwdriver.
Be sure to follow the numbers that are next to the screws on the heatsink. This evenly removes pressure on the components when removing the heatsink.