Removing The System Memory (Ram) - Intel PC50HS Service Manual

Disassembly

Removing the System Memory (RAM)

Figure 6
RAM Module
The computer has four memory sockets for 260 pin Small Outline Dual In-line Memory Modules (SO-DIMM) support-
Removal
ing DDR4 Up to 3200 MHz. The main memory can be expanded up to 64GB. The total memory size is automatically
detected by the POST routine once you turn on your computer.
a. The RAM modules
will be visible at point
Memory Upgrade Process
1 on the main-
1. Turn off the computer, remove the battery
board.
2. The RAM modules will be visible at point
b. Pull the release lat-
ches.
3. Gently pull the two release latches (
c. Remove the module.
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4. Pull the latches to release the second module if necessary.
5. Insert a new module holding it at about a 30° angle and fit the connectors firmly into the memory slot.
6. The module will only fit one way as defined by its pin alignment. Make sure the module is seated as far into the slot
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as it will go. DO NOT FORCE IT; it should fit without much pressure.
Contact Warning
7. Press the module in and down towards the mainboard until the slot levers click into place to secure the module.
Be careful not to touch
8. Replace the bottom cover and the screws
the metal pins on the
9. Restart the computer to allow the BIOS to register the new memory configuration as it starts up.
module's connecting
edge. Even the clean-
est hands have oils a.
which can attract parti-
cles, and degrade the
module's performance.
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4. RAM Module
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(Figure 6b). The RAM module
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(page 2 - 5).
on the mainboard (Figure 6a
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) on the sides of the memory socket in the direction indicated by the
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will pop-up ( Figure 6c ) , and you can then remove it
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(see )
page 2 - 5 .
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