Adding Or Replacing Memory Modules - Gateway MX6960 Reference Manual

Adding or replacing memory
modules
Important
Use only memory
modules designed for
your Gateway
notebook.
Tools
Required
You need a small
Phillips screwdriver to
replace memory
modules.

Adding or replacing memory modules

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.
Memory
bay
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
4
connected to the notebook and 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
"Preventing
"Changing
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