Oryp5 Service Manual

System76
Oryx Pro (oryp5)
Service manual

Revision history

Author Date Version Remarks
Aaron Honeycutt 2019-03-01 Initial
Jacob Kauffmann 2019-11-13 Corrected maximum RAM
Aaron Honeycutt 2021-03-18 Correct M.2 drive spec

System76 Oryx Pro (oryp5) Service Manual

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Contents
Revision history
Hardware overview
External overview
Ports overview
Bottom case screw sizes
Front LED overview
Hardware keyboard shortcuts
External displays
Internal component overview
User-serviceable parts and repairs

Replacing the keyboard
Steps to replace the keyboard
Photo guide for keyboard replacement
Removing the bottom cover
Steps to remove the cover
Steps to replace the cover
Photo guide for bottom cover removal/replacement
Replacing the RAM
Steps to replace the RAM
Photo guide for replacing the RAM
Replacing an M.2/NVMe SSD
Steps to replace the M.2 drive
Replacing the CPU fan
Steps to replace the CPU fan
Replacing the CMOS battery
Steps to replace the CMOS battery
Replacing the internal battery
Steps to replace the internal battery
Replacing the WiFi/Bluetooth module
Steps to replace the WiFi/Bluetooth module
BIOS utilities

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Updating the BIOS

BIOS overview
Main menu
Advanced
Security
Boot
Specifications


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Hardware overview
External overview
Ports overview
The Oryx provides multiple connectivity options.

Left side overview

Right side overview

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Bottom case screw sizes

The Oryx has one size of screw for securing the bottom case.

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Front LED overview

Icon Color Description
Orange DC power plugged in

Green Computer is on
Blinking green Computer is sleeping
Orange Battery charging

Green Battery fully charged
Blinking orange Battery critically low
Green Airplane mode is ON

(WiFi/Bluetooth disabled)
Green Hard disk activity


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Hardware keyboard shortcuts

Your Oryx has several actions available using the Fn and Function keys.

Key Shortcut Action
Fn+F1 Toggle trackpad
Fn+F2 Toggle built-in LCD
Fn+F3 Mute
Fn+* Toggle keyboard backlight
Fn+F5 Volume down
Fn+F6 Volume up
Fn+F7 Toggle displays
Fn+F8 Brightness down
Fn+F9 Brightness up
Fn+F10 Toggle webcam
Fn+F11 Toggle airplane mode
Fn+F12 Suspend
Fn+` Play/Pause
Fn+1 Toggle fan between max/automatic
Fn+/ Cycle Keyboard Color
Fn+- Decrease Keyboard Brightness
Fn++ Increase Keyboard Brightness

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External displays
Aside from the standard Mini DisplayPort (MiniDP) and HDMI, the Oryx also supports
DisplayPort over USB-C Internal component overview
Below is a color-coded diagram of the Oryx’s internal components.

CPU fan is highlighted in c yan
GPU fans are highlighted in light orange
CMOS battery is highlighted in r ed
RAM is highlighted in green
M.2 SSD’s are highlighted in orange
Wireless/Bluetooth module is highlighted in purple
Battery is highlighted in white
2.5” drive bay is highlighted in dark blue


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User-serviceable parts and repairs

Many components on your Oryx can be upgraded or replaced as necessary. Follow
these step-by-step guides for instructions.
Replacing the keyboard

Keyboard replacement is simple and requires only a cross-head screwdriver.

Tools required: C ross-head (Phillips) screwdriver
Time estimate: 1 0 minutes
Difficulty: Low
Screws: 2 total
- 2 large M2, black (Keyboard M2)
Steps to replace the keyboard

Photos are provided in order below these steps.
1. Find a surface suitable for work. A desk or table works well.
2. Place something soft on the table, like a towel or anti-static mat.
3. Place the Oryx lid-side-down.
4. Remove the 2 keyboard screws, indicated by the small keyboard icons.
5. Open the Oryx and place it on its side.
6. Push the screwdriver into the keyboard push point until the keyboard pops out.
7. Set the Oryx down, then starting from the top side, pull the keyboard loose.
8. Flip the keyboard over onto the trackpad.
9. Pull the large ribbon cable out of the connector.
10. The small ribbon cables have latches. Gently pull the latches from both sides
and remove the ribbon cables.
11. Remove the keyboard and replace it with the new one.
12. Insert the large ribbon cable into the connector.
13. Seat the small ribbon cables, then apply pressure equally to both sides of the
connector to secure.
14. Flip the keyboard over and press the bottom tabs of the keyboard into the case.
15. Secure the keyboard by pressing down on the edges of the keyboard.
16. Flip the Oryx over.
17. Replace the 2 screws holding the keyboard in place.
18. Boot your Oryx and confirm the keyboard is operational.

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Photo guide for keyboard replacement

1. Oryx lid-side-down. There are two keyboard screws and one has a red circle while the
other one has a red and blue circle indicating the keyboard push point.


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2. Oryx on its side with screwdriver in keyboard push point.

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3. Set the Oryx down and remove the keyboard starting along the top edge.

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4. Flip the keyboard over and rest it on the trackpad. Pull the large ribbon cable out of
the connector. The smaller ribbon cables have latches. Gently pull it forward to release
the connector, then remove the ribbon cables.

Removing the bottom cover

Removing the cover is required to access the internal components. Prior to removing
the cover, ensure the AC power is unplugged, and all peripherals (including SD cards
and USB drives) are unplugged or removed from the system.

Difficulty: Medium
Screws: 16 total:
- 9 small M2 perimeter, black
- 2 large M2 keyboard, black
- 4 small/short M2 under keyboard, silver
- 1 small/short M2 under keyboard, black
Steps to remove the cover

Photos are provided in order below these steps.

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1. Find a surface suitable for work. A desk or table works well.

2. Place something soft on the table, like a towel or anti-static mat.
3. Place the Oryx lid-side-down.
4. Remove the 9 perimeter screws.
5. Remove the 2 keyboard screws, indicated by the small keyboard icons.
6. Open the Oryx and place it on its side.
7. Push the screwdriver into the keyboard push point until the keyboard pops out.
8. Set the Oryx down.
9. Starting from the top side, pull the keyboard loose.
10. Flip the keyboard over onto the trackpad.
11. Remove the 4 silver screws and 1 black screw holding the bottom case in place.
12. Partially replace the keyboard, but don’t snap it into place.
13. Close the lid and flip the Oryx lid-side-down again.
14. The bottom cover will lift off, starting from the front corners working to the back
near the hinges.
Steps to replace the cover

1. Align the bottom cover to the case towards the back and hinges.
2. Set the bottom cover along the edges and confirm the bottom cover is seated.
3. Replace the 9 perimeter screws.
4. Flip the Oryx and replace the 4 silver screws and 1 black screw from under the
keyboard.
5. Replace the keyboard by inserting the tabs into the bottom edge near the
trackpad and press around the edges of the keyboard to ensure it is fully
snapped into place.
6. Flip the Oryx and replace the 2 keyboard screws.

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Photo guide for bottom cover removal/replacement

1. Oryx lid-side-down. There are two keyboard screws and one has a red circle while the
other one has a red and blue circle indicating the keyboard push point.


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2. Oryx on its side with screwdriver in keyboard push point. Push until the keyboard has
popped out. This requires a solid amount of force.


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3. Once the corner of the keyboard has popped, pull along the top edge of the keyboard
to unseat it entirely.


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4. Flip over the keyboard and remove the 4 silver screws and 1 black screw. Their
location is highlighted in red. (Note: In this photo, the screws have already been
removed.)

5. Set the keyboard mostly in place, close the lid, and flip the Oryx lid-side-down.

6. Starting near the front corner, lift the bottom cover off the Oryx.

Replacing the RAM

RAM acts as temporary storage for your computer. More RAM generally provides better
performance. If you’ve purchased new RAM, need to replace your RAM, or are reseating
your RAM, follow these steps.

Difficulty: Medium
Steps to replace the RAM

1. Follow the steps above to remove the cover.
2. Press the small tabs on both sides of the RAM simultaneously.

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3. Remove the RAM from the slot.

4. Insert the new RAM (or reseat the existing RAM) by placing it in the keyed slot
and pressing down on the RAM until it clicks into place.
Photo guide for replacing the RAM

1. Press the tabs indicated in red to release the RAM from the slot.


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Replacing an M.2/NVMe SSD

M.2 SSDs offer, at minimum, SATA3 speeds and performance in a package about the
size of a stick of gum. NVMe M.2 SSDs offer even higher performance. The Oryx
supports two M.2 SSD’s, size 2280. One slot supports either M.2 SATA or NVMe M.2
PCIe Generation 3, and the other slot supports only NVMe M.2 PCIe Generation 3.

Time estimate: 5 minutes
Difficulty: Medium
Steps to replace the M.2 drive

2. Locate the M.2 drive (or drive slot).
3. Unscrew the retainer screw opposite the M.2 slot.
4. Remove the existing M.2 drive by pulling it out of the slot.
5. Insert the new M.2 drive into the slot and hold it in place.
6. Replace the retainer screw.


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Replacing the CPU fan or GPU fans

If the CPU or GPU fans become noisy and cleaning it out doesn’t fix the issue, you may
need a new CPU/GPU fan. Contact Support to start a warranty claim or parts purchase.

Tools required: C ross-head (Phillips) screwdriver, paper towel and thermal compound
Difficulty: High
Steps to replace the CPU fan/GPU fans

2. Locate the CPU fan and GPU fans.
3. Remove the 2 screws holding the CPU fan in place.
4. Remove the 3 screws holding the GPU fans in place.
5. Disconnect the 2 cables for the GPU fan and the 1 cable for the CPU fan.
6. Unscrew the CPU heatsink and GPU heatsink in order as labelled.
7. Using a paper towel, remove the existing thermal compound. You may also use a
small amount of rubbing alcohol to remove excess or difficult-to-remove paste.
8. After cleaning the CPU, GPU and both heatsinks, apply a small line of thermal
compound directly onto the top of the CPU, and the same on the top of the GPU.
9. Plug the new CPU fan and new GPU fans into the motherboard.
10. Carefully replace both heatsinks.
11. Replace the 2 screws for the CPU fan and replace the 3 screws for the GPU fans.
12. Replace the screws for the CPU heatsink, starting with #1, then #2, and lastly #3.
Do not fully tighten screws #1 and #2 until all three are in place, then fully tighten
all three screws in order.
13. Replace the screws for the GPU heatsink, starting with #1, then #2, then #3 and
lastly #4. Do not fully tighten screws #1, #2, and #3 until #4 is in place, then fully
tighten all four screws.


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Replacing the CMOS battery

The CMOS battery supplies power to the Oryx’s CMOS chip. Changes you make to the
BIOS and the computer’s hardware clock are stored on the CMOS. If your Oryx doesn’t
boot, you can reset the CMOS to force a low-level hardware reset. If your clock is
constantly resetting, it’s likely your CMOS battery needs replacing.

Difficulty: Medium
Steps to replace the CMOS battery

2. Locate the CMOS battery. There is a red and black wire connecting the battery to
a white connector.
3. Unplug the white connector for 1 minute, then reseat the connector.
4. Power up the Oryx. The system may power itself off and on after initial boot, this
is normal.
5. Press Enter at the CMOS/BIOS reset message prompts.
6. If you are booted into the BIOS, press F4 to load defaults, then F10 to save and
resume normal boot.


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Replacing the internal battery

The battery provides primary power whenever the system is unplugged.

Difficulty: Medium
Steps to replace the internal battery

2. Unplug the white connector above the battery.
3. Remove the 1 screw holding the battery in place.
4. Remove and replace the battery.
5. Replace the 1 screw and plug in the battery.

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Replacing the WiFi/Bluetooth module

Your Oryx’s WiFi and Bluetooth are both handled with the same module. It is a standard
M.2 2230 slot with PCIe & USB Interfaces (A Key).

Difficulty: Medium
Steps to replace the WiFi/Bluetooth module

2. Locate the wireless module.
3. Gently remove the two antennas by pulling them up and away from the wireless
module.
4. Remove the retaining screw opposite the M.2 slot.
5. Remove the wireless module from the slot.
6. Insert the new wireless module.
7. Replace the retaining screw.
8. Attach the two antennas by aligning the circular fitting and pressing onto the
wireless card. The connector will snap into place. Use caution when attaching
the connectors, the pins can bend, break, or snap.


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BIOS utilities
When starting your Oryx, it takes a few seconds to conduct a quick check of the
components. As it proceeds, it will notify you if anything is wrong. Any issues that
prevent the system from booting will be displayed and you will be prompted to enter the
Setup. If no problems are detected, your Oryx will load GRUB and then Ubuntu/Pop!_OS,.

For Setup/BIOS, hold F2 while booting.
For boot options, hold F7 while booting and choose your preferred boot device.
Updating the BIOS

BIOS updates and instructions are sent out as needed. System76 will notify you if a
BIOS update is available for your Oryx.
BIOS overview
The Setup/BIOS utility allows you to make low-level changes to your Oryx. It’s not
recommended to make changes unless the settings are provided by Support, or if you
understand what you’re changing.
Main menu
Option Description
SATA Port # Pressing Enter opens the sub-menu to show the

configuration of a SATA device on the SATA ports.
OffBoard SATA/NVMe Pressing Enter opens the sub-menu to show the

Controller Configuration configuration of any devices on the offboard SATA/NVMe
controller, if installed.
System Date/Time Set the system date/time using the hardware clock.
System/Extended Information on the amount of RAM installed.

Memory
ME FW/ Information on the BIOS version(s) and network adapter

MB Series/ address.
BIOS Version/
KB/EC Firmware Rev.
System Memory/

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Extended Memory/
MB Series/
BIOS Version/
KBC/EC/
MAC Address

Advanced
Option Description
Advanced Chipset Options for VT-d, FlexiCharger, SGX, Fast Boot, DDI Control
Control
> VT-d Enable/disable Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed

I/O. Extends Intel Virtualization Technology (VT) by
providing hardware assets for virtual hypervisors.
> FlexiCharger The sub-menu here allows you to enable/disable the

FlexiCharger. The FlexiCharger can be set to automatically
start charging your battery when the battery reaches
a certain capacity level (e.g. you could start the battery
charge level at 40%).

You can then set the level to stop charging (e.g. 100%), but
the stop charge level must be higher than the start charge
level. It is not recommended to enable FlexiCharger for
extended periods of time.
> SW Guard Extensions Enable or disable Intel SGX (Software Guard Extensions.)
> GPU Performance Enabled or Disabled NV GPU Performance Scaling Support

Scaling
> Fast Boot Enables or disables boot with initialization of a minimal set
of devices required to launch the active boot option. This
has no effect for BBS boot options.
> UEFI OS Fast Boot If enabled the system firmware does not initialize keyboard
and check for the firmware menu key
> ME State When Disabled ME will be put into ME Temporarily

Disabled Mode.
SATA Mode The SATA (Serial ATA) controller is designed to operate in
AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface) mode only.

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Power on boot beep Enable/disable a beep as the computer starts up.
Battery low alarm beep Enable/disable a beep when the battery is critically low.
Security
Option Description
Set Supervisor Sets a password for the Setup Utility. This does not affect
Password access to the computer or Ubuntu/Pop!_OS,/Pop!_OS, only
the BIOS.
TPM Configuration Trusted Computing Settings
> Security Device Enable or Disable BIOS support for TPM 2.0 security
Support device.

Administer Secure Boot
Option Description
Secure Boot Enables support for Secure Boot. This is not recommended
or required for Ubuntu/Pop!_OS.

Boot
Option Description
Network Stack Enable or disable support for Intel PXE network boot.
> Ipv4 PXE Support Allow PXE booting using IPv4.
> Ipv6 PXE Support Allow PXE booting using IPv6.


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Boot Manager
Option Description
Boot Option Priorities Determine the boot order for system devices. Boot option
#1 will be tried first. It’s recommended to set your boot
drive as the 1st option and use the F7 key when
temporarily booting from an external device or PXE booting

Specifications

Component Specification
Processors Intel® CoreTM i7-8750H (4.1GHz)

2.2 up to 4.1GHz - 9MB Cache – 6 Cores – 12 Threads
Display 16.1” or 17.3” Full HD 144 Hz Matte
Memory Dual Channel DDR4

Two 260 Pin SO-DIMM Sockets
Supporting DDR4 2666 MHz Memory
And DDR4 3000 MHz Memory
Modules (real operational frequency
depends on the FSB of the processor)

Memory Expandable up to 6 4GB at 2666 MHz
or 32GB at 3000 MHz
Compatible with 8GB, 16GB, or 32GB modules
Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX

2060, 2070, and 2080
Storage One M.2 SSD 2280, SATA/PCIe Gen 3x4

Interface
One 2.5” 7mm SATA Drive
Audio High Definition audio interface

S/PDIF Digital output
Built-in Array Microphone
2 Built-in Speakers
SoundBlasterX® Pro-Gaming 360°

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Touchpad & Keyboard ClickPad with Multi-

Gesture and Scrolling Functionality

A4 Size Isolated Keyboard
Webcam 720p HD Video Camera Module with

USB interface
Interfaces One HDMI output Port (with HDCP)

One Mini DisplayPort 1.3 output Port
One DisplayPort 1.3 over USB 3.1 Gen 2 (Type C)
One USB 3.1 Gen 2 Port (Type C)
Two USB 3.0 Ports (1 x powered USB port, AC/DC)
One 2-in-1 Audio Jack (Microphone / S/PDIF Optical output)
One 2-in-1 Audio Jack (Headphone / Microphone)
One RJ-45 LAN (10/100/1000Mbps)
Card reader Embedded Multi-In-1 Card Reader

- MMC/ RS MMC
- SD/ Mini SD / SDHC/ SDXC up to UHS-II
M.2 Slots Two M.2 Card Slots:

Slot 1 for M.2 2230 WLAN Combo Module
with PCIe & USB Interfaces (A Key)

Slot 2 for SSD M.2 2280 Card with SATA
/ PCIe Gen 3 x4 Interface (M Key)

Slot 3 for SSD M.2 2280 Card with PCIe Gen 3 x4 Interface
(M Key)
Network Built-In 10/100/1000Mb Base-TX Ethernet LAN

Intel® Dual Band Wireless-AC 9560
(2*2 802.11 a/c) WLAN + Bluetooth M.2

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2230 Combo Module (867Mbps)

Power and battery Full Range AC/DC Adapter

AC input 100 - 240V, 50 - 60Hz,
DC Output 19V, 9.23A (180 Watts)

Embedded Smart Lithium Ion
Battery Pack 62WH
Security Security (Kensington® Type) Lock Slot

Disabled ME
BIOS Password
Trusted Platform Module 2.0 (disabled by default)
Operating System Ubuntu/Pop!_OS,/Pop!_OS
Indicators LED Indicators - Power/Suspend, Battery, HDD, Airplane

Mode, Camera
Environmental Temperature
Operating: 5°C - 35°C
Non-operating: -20°C - 60°C

Relative humidity
Operating: 20% - 80%
Non-operating: 10% - 90%
Dimensions & Weight Height x Width x Depth

16.1” : 0.78” x 14.96” x 9.92”
16.1” : 4.6lbs, 2.09kg
17.3” : 0.78” x 15.69” x 10.55”
17.3” : 5.51lbs, 2.50kg
base weight, varies with configuration.


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System76 Oryx Pro (oryp5) Service Manual

User-serviceable parts and repairs

System76 Oryx Pro (oryp5) Service Manual

Updating the BIOS

System76 Oryx Pro (oryp5) Service Manual

System76 Oryx Pro (oryp5) Service Manual

Bottom case screw sizes

System76 Oryx Pro (oryp5) Service Manual

Front LED overview

Orange DC power plugged in

Blinking green Computer is sleeping

Orange Battery charging

Blinking orange Battery critically low

Green Airplane mode is ON

Green Hard disk activity

System76 Oryx Pro (oryp5) Service Manual

Hardware keyboard shortcuts

Fn+F1 Toggle trackpad

Fn+F2 Toggle built-in LCD

Fn+* Toggle keyboard backlight

Fn+F5 Volume down

Fn+F6 Volume up

Fn+F7 Toggle displays

Fn+F8 Brightness down

Fn+F9 Brightness up

Fn+F10 Toggle webcam

Fn+F11 Toggle airplane mode

Fn+1 Toggle fan between max/automatic

Fn+/ Cycle Keyboard Color

Fn+- Decrease Keyboard Brightness

Fn++ Increase Keyboard Brightness

System76 Oryx Pro (oryp5) Service Manual

System76 Oryx Pro (oryp5) Service Manual

User-serviceable parts and repairs

Replacing the keyboard

Steps to replace the keyboard

System76 Oryx Pro (oryp5) Service Manual

Photo guide for keyboard replacement

System76 Oryx Pro (oryp5) Service Manual

2. Oryx on its side with screwdriver in keyboard push point.

System76 Oryx Pro (oryp5) Service Manual

Removing the bottom cover

Steps to remove the cover

System76 Oryx Pro (oryp5) Service Manual

1. Find a surface suitable for work. A desk or table works well.

Steps to replace the cover

System76 Oryx Pro (oryp5) Service Manual

Photo guide for bottom cover removal/replacement

System76 Oryx Pro (oryp5) Service Manual

System76 Oryx Pro (oryp5) Service Manual

System76 Oryx Pro (oryp5) Service Manual

System76 Oryx Pro (oryp5) Service Manual

Replacing the RAM

Steps to replace the RAM

Memory Dual Channel DDR4

M.2 Slots Two M.2 Card Slots: