MSI GT72 2QE Dominator Pro Battery Replacement

Introduzione

This guide will tell MSI GT72 2QE Dominator Pro users how to replace a defective battery. It is a medium-level process that takes 15-20 minutes to complete.

For your safety, discharge your battery below 25% before disassembling your device. This reduces the risk of a dangerous thermal event if the battery is accidentally damaged during the repair. If your battery is swollen, take appropriate precautions.

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Passo 1 Battery

MSI GT72 2QE Dominator Pro Battery Replacement, Battery: passo 1, immagine 1 di 2

MSI GT72 2QE Dominator Pro Battery Replacement, Battery: passo 1, immagine 2 di 2

Be sure to power off and unplug your device before you begin your repair.
Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the seven 6mm screws from the bottom of the laptop.
Lift and remove the bottom case off of the laptop.

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Passo 2

Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove one 4 mm screw and one 10 mm screw from each fan.
The 10mm fan screw won't actually come out, as it is attached with rubber piece to fan. Unscrewing it from the lower case will allow for removal, though.
Unplug both fans by gently disconnecting the fan connector from its motherboard socket. If you have trouble, gently wiggle the connector to loosen it.

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Passo 3

Unplug the SATA cable and remove the hard drive.
Make sure to pull cable straight out in order to ensure it stays intact.

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Passo 4

Remove two 6mm Phillips #0 screws and remove the M.2 SSDs.
Make sure you pull SSD straight out so it doesn't get damaged.

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Passo 5

Unplug both red and black speaker cables. Pull straight out so the connectors aren't damaged.
Disconnect both these cables carefully by lifting the pressure tabs then gently pulling.

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Passo 6

Unplug the battery cable.
Pull straight up so as not to damage pins.

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Passo 7

Remove 15 5mm Phillips #0 screws and remove inner case.
Case may take some force to remove, but don't apply excessive force or you risk breaking the plastic connector tabs.

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Passo 8

Use a card or other flat object to lift and remove the battery from the housing.
Be extremely careful removing the battery. If punctured, hazardous chemicals can be released, or the battery could catch fire or even explode.

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