Installing Or Replacing A Memory Module - Lenovo ThinkCentre A70 7099 Hardware Maintenance Manual

6. Install the new PCI card into the appropriate PCI card slot on the system
Figure 11. Installing the PCI card
7. Reinstall the screw to secure the PCI card latch in place.
8. To complete the installation or replacement, go to "Completing the parts

Installing or replacing a memory module

This section provides instructions on how to install or replace a memory module.
Your computer has two memory slots for installing or replacing DDR3 SDRAM
DIMMs that provide up to a maximum of 4 GB of system memory. When
installing or replacing a memory module, use 1 GB or 2 GB DDR3 SDRAM DIMMs
in any combination up to a maximum of 4 GB of system memory.
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
2. Remove the computer cover. See "Removing the computer cover" on page 88.
3. Lay the computer on its side for easier access to the system board.
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board. Then, pivot the PCI card latch to the closed position to secure the PCI
cards.
replacement" on page 114.
Attention
Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the
"Important safety information" in the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that came with
your computer. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, go to:
http://www.lenovo.com/support
computer. Then, disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and
disconnect all cables that are connected to the computer.