How to remove Sager NP9150 (Clevo P150EM)'s speaker grill?

Hi everybody,
Sorry if this question has been asked in another place, but I searched the forum and couldn't find any answers.

I was deciding to replace my WIFI card. I found this youtube video which demonstrates how to remove the keyboard etc.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G3tE4_qxG7s

But my problem is when the speaker grill is removed: in the video, it seems that the grill is already detached from its place, and applying just a small amount of pressure causes it to pop up, I tried to somehow "simulate" that with my laptop (which is about 2 weeks old!!!), but it didn't seem to be that easy to remove the grill. I was afraid to break something, so I decided to ask here.

Thanks

 

It should be in your manual. I had to remove mine to upgrade my ram. I can't remember off hand how i did it. Go to sagers web site and you should find a service manual.

 

I read the manual, but it only talks about upgrading the "bottom" parts, not the parts for which we have to remove the keyboard...

 

There is a little hole between the fins on your gpu heatsink and the fan you need to push something through there to push off the grill on the other side.

 

Mine isn't even secure because xotic PC put in my ss keyboard and didn't cut it right. Just sits there not locked in...

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Good for you...

 

Can you please be more specific or provide some pictures/video because I didn't quite get what you said. I cannot understand; the GPU is on the bottom, but I want to remove the speaker grill (in order to be able to remove the keyboard). In the video I mentioned, he detaches the speaker grill just by applying pressure on the top right corner and the grill pops up, but I think mine is more secure in its place....

 

push something through there to push off the grill on the other side.

 

found this in the service manual and it looks like you just need a very small flat head screwdriver to lift up the right hand side.

 

That's right. I can easily remove mine by levering it off with a small screwdriver. There is a small gap on the top right hand side of the grill where you can wedge a screwdriver in. It isn't held in that firmly.

 

Thanks everybody,
My screwdriver didn't seem to get the job done, but I used a somehow big needle to pop the top right side of the grill out....

 

The hole is the best method since it avoids scratching the casing.

 

Thank you...
Hey, since you're a retailer, I thought I may ask you for an opinion: right now, I have a Killer 1202 card, but I'm always thinking that I should have chosen Intel Advanced-6235 (both cards include Bluetooth). The reason, you know, maybe is
1. The nicer features of Intel card (dashboard, etc.) and, specially, the WiDi feature
2. During installation of Windows, my card is not detected; I have to install the drivers afterwards
3. I don't know the reason, but every time I start Windows, the Network Manager software displays an error about LSPs not being mapped blah blah

You know, in a nutshell, I think Intel cards may be more convenient. Do you think it's good to get an Intel card (it's not much expensive)?
And, another question: does the WiDi feature REQUIRES us to buy a separate adapter, or we can use it with our TV if it is connected to the wireless network?

I'll appreciate if you can help me out with this situation...

 

You still need an adapter per device.

The wifi cards are cheap so its up to you but the dashboard is nothing special.

 

For future reference, Xotic PC made a good video on keyboard removal for the last gen machine (NP8150; P150HM) and I believe it's the same procedure for the current model (NP9150; P150EM)

Sager NP8150 Keyboard Removal to access RAM DIMM's under keyboard - YouTube

It sounds like you're wanting the "convenience" that you think the Intel card provides over your 1202. Killer may provide lower ping times in games, it just depends on how you use the machine if that matters to you. WiDi requires an extra adapter to "push" things to your TV. If your tv can access the internet, it may be able to access the shared files on your laptop. I can't imagine that pushing something to the tv would be worth buying an adapter over an HDMI cable though.

As far as your LSP mapping issue is concerned:

Killer Gaming :: Support :: Knowledge Base

 

First of all, thank you for your link about LSP.

And secondly, do you think an Intel card would make much a difference for the ping time?

 

I haven't seen any number comparisons between those cards so I couldn't say with certainty.. There are plenty of reviews of the last gen Killer cards with Intel 6300 or 6230 cards though. Are you having any connection issues, or are your only concerns the different software? If the former, you should look into upgrading your router and/or moving up to a 3x3 card. If the latter, I'm sure you can find screen shots of the Intel software to decide if that's what you want to switch to..

 

Typically the killer has the lead on pings but it's not a huge difference.

 

Actually, I don't have that much a problem with connecting, but, personally, I like feature-packed programs (i.e. Intel's software)..... I thought about 6235 because it also has the Bluetooth option. What do you mean by 3x3 card?

 

Here is a benchmark stacking a Bigfoot card and an Intel card.

 

Thanks for the link. I was considering cards which also have Bluetooth on-board.

 

Neither the Intel 6300 nor the Bigfoot 1103 do. The Bigfoot 1202 and the Intel 6235 both have it, and are the next step down as far as WiFi performance goes.