Memory Upgrade Module; Installing A Memory Upgrade Module; Removing A Memory Upgrade Module - Fujitsu LifeBook i-4187 User Manual

Memory Upgrade
Module
Your Fujitsu LifeBook comes with 64MB of high speed
Synchronous Dynamic RAM (SDRAM) factory installed.
To increase your LifeBook's memory capacity, you may
install an additional memory upgrade module. The
memory upgrade must be a dual-in-line (DIMM)
SDRAM module.
C A U T I O N
Do not remove any screws from the memory upgrade
module compartment, except the ones specifically
shown in the directions for installing and removing
the memory upgrade module.
INSTALLING A MEMORY UPGRADE
MODULE
To install a memory upgrade module follow these steps:
W A R N I N G
You must turn off power before installing the memory
upgrade module.
1. Turn off power to your LifeBook using the power
switch, and remove any power adapter (AC or
auto/airline).
2. Turn your LifeBook face down on a clean work
surface.
3. Using a Phillips head screwdriver, remove the screw
securing the RAM Expansion cover. Remove the
cover. (Figure 4-8)
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Figure 4-8 Opening the Memory Upgrade Compartment
M e m o r y U p g r a d e M o d u l e
C A U T I O N
The memory upgrade module can be severely damaged
by electrostatic discharge (ESD). Be sure you are properly
grounded when handling and installing the module.
4. Align the connector edge of the memory upgrade
module, chip side up, with the connector slot in the
compartment. (Figure 4-9)
5. Insert the memory upgrade module at a 45
and press it firmly onto the connector.
6. Press the memory upgrade module down into the
compartment until it locks underneath the retaining
clip. You will hear a click when it is properly in place.
7. Replace the cover over the memory tray and reinstall
the screw.
Figure 4-9 Adding Memory to the LifeBook
P O I N T
The memory upgrade module is not something you
routinely remove from your LifeBook. Once it is
installed, you should leave it in place unless you want
to increase system memory capacity.

REMOVING A MEMORY UPGRADE MODULE

1. Perform steps 1 through 3 of Installing a Memory
Upgrade Module.
2. Pull the clips sideways away from each side of the
memory upgrade module at the same time.
(Figure 4-10)
3. While holding the clips out, remove the module
from the slot by lifting it up and pulling towards the
back of your LifeBook.
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