Razer Blade Pro 17” (2021) | Rz09-0368x Manual And Faq

The Razer Blade 17” Pro (2021) has the following variants with their SKUs:

• UHD – RZ09-0368C*63
• QHD – RZ09-0368A*A2 | RZ09-0368B*A2
• FHD – RZ09-0368A*C2 | RZ09-0368B*C2 | RZ09-0368B*C3

No. The Razer Blade 17” Pro (2021) does not support Nvidia Advance Optimus.

Yes, the Razer Blade 17” Pro (2021) supports this feature.

The Razer Blade Pro 17 is designed for compatibility with the as-shipped OS. Should you want to install or modify the OS, please format the boot drive first then install your OS. Razer Warranty and Support is only available for the as-shipped OS.

How To

How to adjust or change the display refresh rate on a Razer Blade

Refresh rate is the number of times per second an image refreshes on the screen measured in Hertz. Therefore, the higher the refresh rate, the better and smoother the gaming or viewing experience will be. However, a higher refresh rate will contribute to higher battery consumption, so adjusting the refresh rate to the lowest value can help maximize the capacity of your Razer Blade’s battery.

Here is a video on how to change the display refresh rate on the Razer Blade.

Solid State Drives cannot be defragmented. Unlike Hard Disk drives that use a physical magnetic disk to write and read data, SSDs can read blocks of data that are spread out over the drive just as fast as they can read those blocks that are adjacent to one another. There is no need to defrag an SSD Drive.

Most Razer Blade Pro 17 models can be upgraded. Check the technical specifications of your Razer Blade model on its upgradability. Detailed steps on how to upgrade components are not available. Instructions from other sources may be available but we cannot be responsible for their content.

Note: Any damage or issues caused during installation or as a result of incompatible parts being used is not covered under the warranty and may void the warranty coverage. Razer will not be liable for any warranty coverage on any third-party part you may install and we cannot guarantee compatibility or performance of any third-party parts.

To keep your power adapter in good condition and extend its life span, check this Taking proper care of your Razer Blade power adapter_EN_v1.0 [PDF]

It is important to keep your Microsoft OS updated to ensure that you can receive the latest software updates for your system.

Follow the steps below to check for updates on your Windows 10 Razer Blade

1. Click the “Start” button, and then go to “Settings”.

2. Select “Update & Security”.

3. Select “Windows Update”, and click “Check for updates”.

Your system should automatically prompt you of any missing update or if the device is currently up to date.

Troubleshooting

To enhance the user experience, drivers for your Razer laptop are available through Windows Updates. Simply navigate to Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update and select “Check for updates” to ensure that you have the latest drivers installed on your Razer Blade Laptop.

All our Razer Blade models operate using Windows operating systems. Any updates, upgrades, and changes to Windows servicing and support come directly from Microsoft Corporation.

• Check out the Windows product lifecycle page to know more.
• Check out the Windows IT Pro Blog to find out more about Windows changes to Office and Windows servicing and support.

Hardware

Custom overclocking on the newer versions of your Razer laptops is not possible since the CPU is locked. Razer laptops are carefully crafted, and its components are tuned to give the best performance under the most demanding gaming conditions. There is an associated risk of damage to crucial components if unauthorized changes are made, which will result in voiding the manufacturer’s warranty.

Yes, the Razer Blade Pro 17″ (2021) | RZ09-0368x supports USB-C power adapters (up to 100 W) which output less power than the provided 230 W AC adapter. However, using a lower-watt power adapter may affect the performance of your laptop, and your laptop may charge slower or not charge at all while the system is running. To avoid any of these issues, we recommend using only the power adapter that comes with the laptop.

The Razer Blade Pro 17″ (2021) | RZ09-0368x series uses a lithium-ion (Li-On) polymer battery. Though this is not exactly a Windows feature, overcharging Li-ion batteries is not a problem and does not affect the battery life span. The Blade laptops have an internal circuit to stop charging at full charge to avoid overcharging and will only start recharging when the battery hits 95%.

Most of the battery improvement options are part of the Windows OS. Follow the following tips below to extend the battery life of your Razer Blade Pro 17″ (2021) | RZ09-0368x when on-the-go:

• Temporarily turn off the keyboard backlighting
• Try dimming the screen brightness
• Check the “Battery Saver” settings for the most effective means of conserving battery when on-the-go.
• The battery life may be extended further by turning down the display brightness, adjusting the power settings in Windows Setting > System > Battery and adjust the power configuration to your liking.

• Changing the performance mode in Synapse 3

• Close applications when not in use.
• Dim or turn off the keyboard lighting.

Can I use third-party power adapters with the Razer Blade Pro 17″ (2021)?