Adding Or Replacing Memory - Gateway MX6450 Hardware Reference Manual

Adding or replacing memory

Important
Use only memory
modules designed for
your Gateway
notebook.
Tools
Required
You need a small
Phillips screwdriver to
add or replace a
memory module.
Your notebook uses memory modules called
SO-DIMMs (Small Outline Dual Inline Memory
Modules). The modules are available in various
capacities and any module can be placed in any
slot.
To add or replace memory modules:
Follow the guidelines under
1
static electricity discharge" on page
Turn off your notebook.
2
Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable,
3
and network cable.
Disconnect all peripheral devices and
4
remove any PC cards.
Turn your notebook over so the bottom is
5
facing up, then remove the battery. For
more information, see
batteries" on page
Adding or replacing memory
Memory bay
"Preventing
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