Replacing A Memory Module - Gateway P-172 Replacement Instructions Manual

Replacing a Memory Module

Replacing a Memory Module
You need a small Phillips screwdriver to replace a memory module.
Locating Components
Memory
bay
Preventing static electricity discharge
The components inside your notebook are extremely sensitive to static
electricity, also known as electrostatic discharge (ESD). ESD can
permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive components in
your notebook.
To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts,
turn off your notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem cable, and
network cable and remove the battery before replacing a component.
Before working with notebook components, follow these guidelines:
• Avoid static-causing surfaces such as carpeted floors, plastic,
and packing foam.
• Remove components from their antistatic bags only when
you are ready to use them. Do not lay components on the
outside of antistatic bags because only the inside of the bags
provide electrostatic protection.
• Always hold components by their edges. Avoid touching the
edge connectors. Never slide components over any surface.
• Wear a grounding wrist strap (available at most electronics
stores) and attach it to a bare metal part of your workbench
or other grounded connection.
• Touch a bare metal surface on your workbench or other
grounded object.
To replace a memory module:
1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity
discharge."
2 Turn off your notebook.
3 Close the LCD panel.
4 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable.
5 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to your notebook and
remove any Express and memory cards.
6 Turn your notebook over so the bottom is facing up, then remove
the battery. For more information, see "Changing Batteries" in
your Reference Guide.
Technical Support
See the label on the bottom of the notebook for Customer Care Information. See
your Reference Guide for important safety, regulatory, and legal information.
7 Loosen the five memory bay cover screws (these screws cannot
be removed).
Screw
Screw
8 Lift the memory bay cover using the thumb notch, then remove it.
9 If you are removing a module, gently press outward on the clip
at each end of the memory module until the module tilts upward.
Clip
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Screw
Screw
Screw
Thumb notch
Clip
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