Installing Or Replacing A Memory Module - Lenovo ThinkCentre E63z Hardware Maintenance Manual

This section provides instructions on how to replace the converter board.
To replace the converter board, do the following:
1. Remove all media from the drives and turn off all attached devices and the computer. Then, disconnect
all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables that are connected to the computer.
2. Place a soft, clean towel or cloth on the desk or surface. Hold the sides of your computer and gently lay
it down so that the screen is against the surface and the cover is facing up.
3. Remove the frame stand. See "Removing and installing the frame stand" on page 101.
4. Remove the computer cover. See "Removing the computer cover" on page 104.
5. Disconnect the two converter-board cables from the converter board.
6. Remove the two screws that secure the converter board to the chassis.
Figure 22. Removing the two screws that secure the converter board
7. To install the new converter board, connect the two converter-board cables to the new converter board.
8. Position the converter board so that the screw holes in the converter board align with the corresponding
holes in the chassis. Then, install the two screws to secure the converter board to the chassis.
What to do next:
• To work with another piece of hardware, go to the appropriate section.
• To complete the installation or replacement, go to "Completing the parts replacement" on page 129.

Installing or replacing a memory module

Attention: Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the Chapter
1 "Read this first: Important safety information" on page 1.
This section provides instructions on how to install or replace a memory module.
To install or replace a memory module, do the following:
1. Remove all media from the drives and turn off all attached devices and the computer. Then, disconnect
all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables that are connected to the computer.
2. Place a soft, clean towel or cloth on the desk or other flat surface. Hold the sides of your computer and
gently lay it down so that the screen is against the surface and the cover is facing up.
3. Remove the frame stand. See "Removing and installing the frame stand" on page 101.
4. Remove the computer cover. See "Removing the computer cover" on page 104.
5. Remove the system-board shield. See "Removing and installing the system-board shield" on page 108.
6. Depending on whether you are installing or replacing a memory module, do one of the following:
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