Replacing A Memory Module - Lenovo ThinkCentre A58e 0841 Hardware Maintenance Manual

Replacing a memory module

This section provides instructions on how to install or replace a memory module.
Your computer has two slots for installing or replacing DDR2 SDRAM DIMMs that
provide up to a maximum of 4 GB system memory. When installing or replacing a
memory module, use 1 GB or 2 GB DDR2 SDRAM DIMMs in any combination up
to a maximum of 4 GB.
To install or replace a memory module, do the following:
1. Remove the computer cover. See "Removing the computer cover" on page 83.
2. Lay the computer on its side for easier access to the system board.
3. Locate the memory slots on the system board. See "System board connectors"
4. Remove any parts and disconnect any cables that might prevent your access to
5. If you are replacing a memory module, open the retaining clips and remove the
Figure 8. Removing the memory module
6. Open the retaining clips of the memory slot on which you want to install the
Attention
Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the
"Important safety information" in the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that came with
your computer. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, go to:
http://www.lenovo.com/support
on page 82.
the memory slots.
old memory module that is currently installed. If you are installing a memory
module, go to step 6.
new memory module.
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