Removing The System Memory (Ram) - Clevo W170ER Service Manual

Disassembly

Removing the System Memory (RAM)

Figure 2
RAM Module
The computer has two memory sockets for 200 pin Small Outline Dual In-line Memory Modules (SO-DIMM) supporting
Removal
DDRIII (DDR3) Up to 1333/1600MHz. 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-
a. Remove the screws.
tine once you turn on your computer.
b. Slide out the compo-
nent bay cover.
Memory Upgrade Process
c. The RAM modules will
be visible at point 1. Turn off the computer, turn it over and remove the battery
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on the mainboard.
2. Remove screws
3. Remove the component bay cover
4. The RAM modules will be visible at point

Contact Warning
Be careful not to touch
the metal pins on the
module's connecting
edge. Even the cleanest
hands have oils which
can attract particles, and
degrade the module's
performance.
b.

3. Component Bay
Cover
• 2 Screws
2 - 6 Removing the System Memory (RAM)
-
from the component bay cover
1 2
6
a.
2
4
(page 2 - 5).
(Figure 2a).
(Figure 2b) by sliding the cover at point
3
on the mainboard (Figure 2c
5
c.
1
4
3
.
in the direction of arrow
4
)
.
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