Replacing The Memory Module - Gateway M685 Hardware Replacement Manual

Replacing the Memory Module

You need a small Phillips screwdriver to replace
Tools the memory module.
Locating Components
Preventing static electricity discharge
The components inside your notebook are extremely sensitive
to static electricity, also known as electrostatic discharge (ESD).
ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge-sensitive
components in your notebook.
To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical
voltages and moving parts, turn off your
Warning notebook and unplug the AC adapter, modem
cable, and network cable before replacing a
component.
Before working with notebook components, follow these
guidelines:
• Avoid static-causing surfaces such as carpeted floors,
plastic, and packing foam.
• Remove components from their antistatic bags only when
you are ready to use them. Do not lay components on the
outside of antistatic bags because only the inside of the
bags provide electrostatic protection.
• Always hold components by their edges. Avoid touching
the edge connectors. Never slide components over any
surface.
• Wear a grounding wrist strap (available at most electronics
stores) and attach it to a bare metal part of your workbench
or other grounded connection.
• Touch a bare metal surface on your workbench or other
grounded object.
Replacing the memory module
To replace the memory module:
1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static
electricity discharge."
2 Turn off your notebook.
3 Disconnect your notebook from the optional port
replicator.
4 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and
network cable, if connected to your notebook.
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See the label on the bottom of the notebook for Customer
Care Information. See your hardware guide for important
safety, regulatory, and legal information.
5 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to your
6 Turn your notebook over so the bottom is facing up,
7 Loosen the seven memory bay cover screws (these
Memory bay
8 Gently press outward on the clip at each end of the
9 Pull the memory module out of the slot.
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Replacing the Memory Module
notebook and remove any PC Cards.
then remove the battery. For more information, see
"Changing Batteries" in your online hardware guide.
screws cannot be removed), then remove the
memory bay cover.
Screws
old memory module until the module tilts upward.
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