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Disassembly
4. Lift the component bay cover
Figure 8
5. Gently pull the two release latches (
RAM Module
(Figure 8d
Removal (cont'd.)
6. The RAM module
7. Pull the latches to release the second module if necessary.
c. Lift the component bay
8. Insert a new module holding it at about a 30° angle and fit the connectors firmly into the memory slot.
cover off the computer
9. 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
case. The modules will
.
be visible at point
7
will go. DO NOT FORCE the module; it should fit without much pressure.
d. Gently pull the two re-
10. Press the module in and down towards the mainboard until the slot levers click into place to secure the module.
lease latches on the
11. Replace the bay cover and screws.
sides of the memory
12. Restart the computer to allow the BIOS to register the new memory configuration as it starts up.
socket(s) in the direc-
tion indicated below.
c.
e. The RAM module will
pop-up, and you can
remove it.
d.
6. Component
Bay
Cover
10. RAM Module
• 4 Screws
2 - 12 Removing the Primary System Memory (RAM)
off the computer case. The modules will be visible at point
6
6
8
&
)
.
will pop-up, and you can remove it
10
6
7
9
8
9
8
) on the sides of the memory socket(s) in the direction indicated below
9
(Figure 8e
)
.
e.
10
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.
(Figure 8c
).
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