Replacing The Memory Module Under The Bottom Cover - ThinkPad P50 User Manual

10. Reinstall the bottom cover. See "Replacing the bottom cover" on page 116.
11. Reinstall the removable battery. See "Replacing the removable battery " on page 113.
12. Turn the computer over again. Connect the ac power adapter and all cables to the computer.

Replacing the memory module under the bottom cover

Before you start, print these instructions. Read the important safety information first. See "Important safety
information" on page v.
Increasing memory capacity is an effective way to make programs run faster. You can increase memory
capacity by replacing or adding a memory module.
Note: The operating speed of the memory module has dependency on the system configuration. In some
conditions, the memory module in your computer might not be able to operate at the maximum speed.
Attention: Before you start installing a memory module, touch a metal table or a grounded metal object. This
action reduces any static electricity from your body. Static electricity could damage the memory module.
To replace the memory module under the bottom cover, do the following:
1. Turn off the computer; then disconnect the ac power adapter and all cables from the computer. Wait
three to five minutes to let the computer cool.
2. Close the computer display and turn the computer over. Then remove the removable battery. See
"Replacing the removable battery " on page 113.
3. Remove the bottom cover. See "Replacing the bottom cover" on page 116.
4. Open the latches on both sides of the memory slot at the same time
module 2 .
1 , and then remove the memory
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