Background and Identification
The GE62 2QC Apache is a 15.6-inch gaming laptop released by MSI in 2015. It comes with a fifth-generation Intel Core i7 processor with four cores. The display can be either a 1080p panel or a 4K panel, both of which are powered by a Nvidia GTX 965M graphics card.
As for repairability, some components in the laptop can be replaced or upgraded. Behind the back cover—which can be removed with a screwdriver and a bit of prying with a spudger—there are two slots for up to 16 GB of memory total. There is also a bay for a standard 2.5-inch hard drive or SSD along with an M.2 slot (some versions even have two) for an SSD. The battery is also replaceable, which is useful if you want to use the computer for a while.
The laptop is made of black plastic with a red MSI logo on the back of the display. You can identify this laptop by looking for the model number “GE62 2QC” on a sticker on the bottom of the laptop.
Technical Specifications
Processor
- 4 cores, 8 threads
- Intel Core i7 5700HQ at 2.7 GHz
- Intel Core i7 5950HQ at 2.9 GHz
Memory
- 2 slots (upgradeable)
- Up to 16 GB
- DDR3L at 1600 MHz
Storage
- M.2 SSD slot (some models have two)
- 1 TB hard drive (2.5-inch SATA)
- Blu-ray, DVD, and CD reader/burner
Graphics
- Intel HD Graphics 4600
- and Nvidia GeForce GTX 965M
Display
- 15.6" inches (39.6 cm)
- 1920x1080 pixels or 3840x2160 pixels
Connections
- Three USB 3.0 ports
- USB 2.0 port (on the right side, presumably for a mouse)
- HDMI port
- Mini DisplayPort
- Gigabit Ethernet port
- Card reader
- 3.5 mm headphone jack
- 3.5 mm microphone jack
Wireless
- 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi
- Bluetooth 4.0