Installing and upgrading RAM, storage and devices in Bedrock

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Last updated: Jul 30, 2024
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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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