A look Inside

Opening the system up is a very simple process. First, remove the four screws on the bottom, which will give you access to the SATA M.2 2242 storage expansion slot. Further disassembly doesn't have any benefits, but for those interested, you can remove the four silver screws in each corner, which will let you lift out the inner plastic plate.


To remove the daughterboard, you will need to unhook the two cables and remove the four standoffs seen in the last image above. Once that is done, the daughterboard will lift out. At this point, you can see the Wi-Fi module, which is an Intel Wireless-AC 9461. The next stage of the teardown requires the removal of four more metal standoffs that allow for the top plate to come loose. Be careful as the unit is actively cooled and the fan is plugged into the board, so it is possible to put undue strain on the cable as it comes apart.


With the fan disconnected, you can now remove the heatsink, which consists of a copper plate and a small fan. The cooler works by pulling air in from the top of the system and forcing it through the fins and out the front of the chassis. A bit strange, it will be interesting to see how loud it is and how well it works.