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Disassembly
5. Carefully lift the keyboard
Figure 10
6. Disconnect the keyboard ribbon cables
RAM Module
driver to pry the locking collar pins
Removal
7. Remove the keyboard and the memory sockets
8. Gently pull the two release latches (
d. Lift the keyboard up,
9. The RAM module
and
disconnect
the
10. Pull the latches to release the second module if necessary.
keyboard ribbon cable
from the locking collar
11. Insert a new module holding it at about a 30° angle and fit the connectors firmly into the memory slot.
socket.
12. The module's pin alignment will allow it to only fit one way. Make sure the module is seated as far into the slot as it
e. Remove the keyboard
will go. DO NOT FORCE the module; it should fit without much pressure.
and the memory sock-
13. Press the module in and down towards the mainboard until the slot levers click into place to secure the module.
ets will be visible.
14. Replace the bay cover and screws.
f. Pull the two release
latches on the sides of
15. Restart the computer to allow the BIOS to register the new memory configuration as it starts up.
the memory socket(s)
d.
in the direction indicat-
ed.
e.
12. Keyboard
22. RAM Modules
2 - 14 Removing the System Memory (RAM) from Under the Keyboard
up, being careful not to bend the keyboard ribbon cables
12
13
away from the base
17
&
20
will pop-up, and you can remove it.
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12
13
17
16
16
14
15
17
17
16
18
19
from the locking collar socket
-
15
(Figure
10d).
&
will be visible.
18
19
) on the sides of the memory socket(s) in the direction indicated below.
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f.
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20
17
20
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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.
-
.
13
15
by using a small flat-head screw-
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