How to open Asus ET2410 series

[curious45]

Hi,
We are close to buying Asus ET2410 All in One. Before we spend our money I would like to ensure that in future this model can be upgraded at home with more memory or SSD. So far I have been unable to find any info on Internet. I know that upgrading hard drive can be as easy as HP All in One or as difficult as iMac. Does anyone know how to open Asus ET2410 series?

 

[Raymond Shepherd]

Thanks all of you guys for posting - much appreciated - I have a ET2300 and will tinker it soon ;-)

hi,i was wondering if you managed to open the asus et2300,i have one but can not see how to get into it,thanks raymond

 

[nortontcs]

Nevermind - Reading further in the forum shows that not even the manual shows how to upgrade the system.

-Wolf sends

I have a ASUS et24100 all in one. I am still looking for the service manual. It does not exist unless someone at ASUS leaks one to the internet. I have pc experience and if I cant get answers, I investigate and attempt it myself.

I have upgraded the HD to 1tb. Added memory to 8gb. I also added internal tv tuner. The memory is so-dimm notebook memory 2x4gb modules. The wireless is mini pci-e. The internal wireless antennas are generic wireless antennas. The tv tuner is pci-e also. The tv antenna was hand built using a wireless antenna cable and a rg-58u connector from radio shack. The bluetooth is a small usb bluetooth dongle. The multimedia ir for windows media center is usb receiver with media remote. I am still working on finding the internal ir module since there is a 4 pin connector on the motherboard. I can provide detailed information and pictures if requested. To dissasemble the et2410 you need to remove the screws under the plastic panel that connect the stand to the computer assembly. Then there is four rubber plugs on the back of the pc in the corners that need to be removed. (pry out with thumb tack) Next remove the screws under these plugs, plus one screw between the two lables on back. The split between the two labels will allow you to use small phillips to loosen the screw without messing up the labels. I think there is two screws where the stand use to be. Remove all the screws then use a plastic credit card (I prefer to get the gift card blanks from any store that has these cards instead of using a real credit card) Carefully slide the card around the edge of the pc case. The case will seperate as you slide the card around the sides.

After the case is loose, lift it off and you will see the mini pci-e slots and memory slots. The pics will show where the cards go and the wiring for antennas. Let me know if you want to see the pics. NOTE: this WILL void your warranty !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Gilleyroo

Gilleyroo,
I am trying to reset the BIOS setting on one of these systems. Do you know if there is a CMOS battery that can be removed or a switch/jumper that can accomplish this? Thank you for the great information.
RLT

 

[roryrrk]

PLEASE....If somebody read and used this post let me know. I want to know if I'm wasting my time posting this type of information.

Thanks,

Gilleyroo

 

[roryrrk]

Thanks for posting pics on my Asus all-in one, I will now attempt the upgrade for memory

 

[newbie78]

Hello

sorry new at this. Can you tell me what kind of ram to purchase?

 

[Irish3538]

can you put in a new graphics card for this model? I have one abd have upgraded the memory but I want to do the graphics card but I don't think I can. any idea?

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ere are the pictures. Click on this link: http://postimage.org/my.php?gallery=7yl7b1g0

The first image is of the motherboard with labels showing the memory location (2x4 so dim), the TV board and the Wi-Fi board. You can see the wire routing for these boards.

The second image is of the TV card and Wi-Fi card placement.

The third image is of the entire motherboard.
One and Two are Wi-Fi antenna.
Three is the Wi-Fi card.
Four is the TV tuner card.

And the memory is the system memory. To expand it use 2x4 so dim for 8 GB of memory.

The fourth image is of the poorly hacked TV antenna wire. Use a wireless antenna lead, cut it and then solder the RG58U connector. Get the panel mount connector at radio shack. This wire will connect to the TV card and exit out the back cover. There is a plastic cover over where the antenna exits. Drill a hole that fits the RG58U and attach it to the back cover. If you open the computer later, remember to disconnect the connector on the TV card before removing back cover.

The fifth image is of the motherboard connector where the IR receiver plugs in. It is NOT usb.

Image six is the alternate IR adapter I used for my Media Center Remote.

Image seven is of the bottom of the IR receiver with the model number on the tag I put in the picture.

Image eight is where the IR receiver looks out. The screw holes are where you put the module. Good luck finding any information on this part.

The Wi-Fi antenna (get two sets), TV pci-e card, Wi-Fi pci-e card and the Media Center receiver and remote are all on eBay.

The RG58-U panel connector comes from Radio Shack.

The scotch tape was temporary and replaced with electrical tape. Test each addition before adding another. The windows drivers can be found on the Asus support site, and readily available on the net. Not shown is the Blu-ray burner that replaced the DVD drive that came with the computer. This drive can be found on EBay. The driver can be found on the manufacture's website. I used a Sony drive.

Any questions or comments or suggestions, please post a reply. NOTE: These Mods WILL VOID your Warranty. I take no responsibility whatsoever for using this information. Use at your own risk. ( i.e. I don’t want to pay to repair your unit)

 

[mikemarks]

Hello, I have a ASUS 2410 and would like to upgrade the memory from 4GB to 8GB. What type of memory board should I purchase? And if you have any recommendations as to where to buy. Thank you for your informative posts.
-Mike

Nevermind - Reading further in the forum shows that not even the manual shows how to upgrade the system.

-Wolf sends

I have a ASUS et24100 all in one. I am still looking for the service manual. It does not exist unless someone at ASUS leaks one to the internet. I have pc experience and if I cant get answers, I investigate and attempt it myself.

I have upgraded the HD to 1tb. Added memory to 8gb. I also added internal tv tuner. The memory is so-dimm notebook memory 2x4gb modules. The wireless is mini pci-e. The internal wireless antennas are generic wireless antennas. The tv tuner is pci-e also. The tv antenna was hand built using a wireless antenna cable and a rg-58u connector from radio shack. The bluetooth is a small usb bluetooth dongle. The multimedia ir for windows media center is usb receiver with media remote. I am still working on finding the internal ir module since there is a 4 pin connector on the motherboard. I can provide detailed information and pictures if requested. To dissasemble the et2410 you need to remove the screws under the plastic panel that connect the stand to the computer assembly. Then there is four rubber plugs on the back of the pc in the corners that need to be removed. (pry out with thumb tack) Next remove the screws under these plugs, plus one screw between the two lables on back. The split between the two labels will allow you to use small phillips to loosen the screw without messing up the labels. I think there is two screws where the stand use to be. Remove all the screws then use a plastic credit card (I prefer to get the gift card blanks from any store that has these cards instead of using a real credit card) Carefully slide the card around the edge of the pc case. The case will seperate as you slide the card around the sides.

After the case is loose, lift it off and you will see the mini pci-e slots and memory slots. The pics will show where the cards go and the wiring for antennas. Let me know if you want to see the pics. NOTE: this WILL void your warranty !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Gilleyroo

 

[Sykriss]

Hi, I also have an Asus ET2411 (the IUKI subversion) with an i3 3220 in it. Would I be alright swapping the 3220 for the 3225 (with the HD 4000)? The specs for both processors are exactly the same except for the graphics processor, and the TDP is the same, although I'd guess that there might be a bit more heat generated. I was going to get some aftermarket thermal paste to help combat that. Thoughts?