Installing A Memory Module - Fujitsu LifeBook N series User Manual

MEMORY UPGRADE
MODULE
Your LifeBook has two memory slots, and the
system comes with 512 MB, 1GB, or 2GB of
factory-installed memory. If you have a module
installed in only one slot, you can increase your
LifeBook memory capacity by installing another
memory upgrade module in the empty slot or by
increasing the size of the single installed module.
The minimum amount of memory in your system
is 512 MB; the maximum amount is 4GB (two
2GB modules). Your notebook supports dual-
channel memory. Dual-channel memory can
have a significant effect upon your system's
performance. In order to support dual channel
memory, two DIMM modules must be installed
in your computer. The two modules must be of
the same capacity and similar specifications.
Fujitsu highly recommends that only memory
modules purchased from Fujitsu or
recommended by Fujitsu be installed. The
installation of incompatible memory modules
can cause numerous problems which could
result in loss of data.

Installing a Memory Module

To install a memory upgrade module follow these
steps:
Turn off power and remove any telephone
line connections before performing the
memory upgrade.
If the computer has been used recently,
it may be hot. Make sure the system has
cooled off completely before changing
memory.
U s e r - I n s t a l l a b l e D ev i c e s a n d M e d i a
1. Turn off power to your LifeBook notebook and
remove any power adapter.
2. Turn the notebook bottom side up, and
remove the screws of the memory upgrade
module compartment. (Figure 5-4)
3. Remove the cover.
Figure 5-4. Opening the Memory Upgrade
Compartment
4. Remove the new memory upgrade module
from the static guarded sleeve.
5. Align the memory upgrade module with the
component side up. Align the connector edge
of the memory upgrade module with the
connector slot in the compartment.
6. Insert the memory upgrade module at a 45°
angle. Press the connector edge of the
module firmly down and into the connector
until it lodges under the retaining clip. You
will hear a click when it is properly in place.
(Figure 5-5)
Figure 5-5. Installing a Second Memory Module
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