Removing The Primary System Memory (Ram) - Clevo P170EM Service Manual

Disassembly
Figure 8
RAM Module
Removal
a. Remove the screws.
b. Slide the bottom
cover until the cover
and case indicators
are aligned.
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• 4 Screws

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Removing the Primary System Memory (RAM)
The computer has four memory sockets for 204 pin Small Outline Dual In-line (SO-DIMM) DDR III (DDR3) type memory
modules (see "Memory" on page 1 - 2
on your computer.
Note that four SO-DIMMs are only supported by Quad-Core CPUs; Dual-Core CPUs support two SO-DIMMs maxi-
mum (see "Memory" on page 1 - 2
Two primary memory sockets are located under component bay cover (the bottom case cover), and two secondary
memory sockets are located under the keyboard (not user upgradable). If you are installing only two RAM modules
then they should be installed in the primary memory sockets under the component bay cover.
Note that the RAM located under the keyboard is not user upgradable. Contact your service center for more information if you
wish to upgrade the memory in the secondary memory sockets.
Memory Upgrade Process
1. Turn off the computer, and turn it over, remove the battery
2. Remove screws - (Figure 8a
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3. Slide the bottom cover until the cover and case indicators
a.
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