Installing and upgrading RAM, storage and devices in Bedrock
Required tools
Cross screwdriver (Phillips) #1
Cross screwdriver (Phillips) #0
Flat-head screwdriver
Thermal paste (MX-4 or similar) and spudger
Open enclosure
Bedrock with Stand
Use Philips screwdriver #1 to remove two stand screws and remove stand.
Bedrock without stand
Remove the flat-head screw using Philips #1.
Remove opposite wall
Use flat-head screwdriver in the marked slot to pry open the enclosure
Slide out the opposite wall.
Installing devices on SX (2x NVME, WiFi, Modem)
Use Philips #0 to remove the M.2 fastening screw
Install the M.2 device.
If uninstalling WiFi or modem, make sure to disconnect MHF4 cables before removing.
When installing WiFi / modem, remember to connect MHF4 connectors after installing.
The M.2 screw is mounted onto a removable standoff. The standoff can be positioned for NVME M.2 2280/2260/2242 and for modem M.2 3042/3052.
If not installing a device at a slot make sure to remove the standoff.
Apply 1mm thermal pad on NVME devices.
Apply 0.5mm thermal pad on WiFi and modem.
Remove Frame
Remove 5 posts using Philips #0
Pull out panels.
Remove Deck
Remove 3 screws holding stacked electronic boards “deck” to main wall using Philips #0.
Pull out deck from main wall.
Note that there is thermal paste between heatplate and main wall, so some force is required.
Installing RAM
First, release SX board as follows:
Remove 4 SX screws using Philips #0.
Lift SX board. Do not release the flex side.
Release two screws holding RAM cover using Philips #0.
Slide out RAM cover
Install RAM (SODIMM DDR5)
Installing NVME on SoM
Use Philips #0 to remove M.2 screw of NVME.
Install NVME module.
Re-assembling Bedrock
Re-assemble in reverse order.
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