Removing The System Memory (Ram) - Clevo W251ELQ Service Manual

Removing the System Memory (RAM)

The computer has two memory sockets for 204 pin Small Outline Dual In-line Memory Modules (SO-DIMM) supporting
DDRIII (DDR3) Up to 1066/1333 MHz. The main memory can be expanded up to 8GB. The SO-DIMM modules sup-
ported are 1024MB and 2048MB DDRIII Modules. The total memory size is automatically detected by the POST rou-
tine once you turn on your computer.
Memory Upgrade Process
1. Turn off the computer, turn it over and remove the battery
2. Remove screws - from the component bay cover
1 4
3. Carefully (a fan and cable are attached to the under side of the cover) lift up the bay cover
4. Carefully disconnect the fan cable
5. The RAM modules will be visible at point
a.
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3
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, and remove the cover
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on the mainboard.
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b.
1
7
4
5).
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).
(Figure 5b
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Removing the System Memory (RAM) 2 - 9
Disassembly
Figure 5
RAM Module
Removal
a. Remove the screws
from the component
bay cover.
b. The RAM modules will
be visible at point
on the mainboard.
c. Pull the release lat-
.
5
ches.
d. Remove the module.
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Contact Warning
Be careful not to touch
the metal pins on the
module's
edge. Even the cleanest
hands have oils which
can attract particles, and
degrade the module's
performance.
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• 5 Screws
5
connecting