5. Remove screws
-
from the fan unit, disconnect the fan cable
16
19
(Figure
10d).
6. Gently pull the two release latches
the arrows
(Figure
10e).
7. The RAM module
will pop-up, and you can then remove it.
24
19
20
16
17
18
8. Insert a new module holding it at about a 30° angle and fit the connectors firmly into the memory slot.
9. The module's pin alignment will allow it to only fit one way. Make sure the module is seated as far into the socket
as it will go. DO NOT FORCE the module; it should fit without much pressure.
10. Press the module in and down towards the mainboard until the slot levers click into place to secure the module.
11. Replace the fan unit above the RAM module slot and replace screws
10d).
12. Insert the heatsink
(make sure not to trap or catch the plastic VGA heat sink tab under the CPU heat sink
15
when inserting it)
(Figure
9c).
13. Tighten the CPU heat sink screws
tighten screw
) and reconnect the CPU fan cables
9
14.
Replace the component bay cover and screws.
15. Restart the computer to allow the BIOS to register the new memory configuration as it starts up.
&
on the sides of the memory socket in the direction indicated by
22
23
d.
21
-
in the order indicated on the label (i.e. tighten screw
9
14
&
(Figure
7
8
, and lift the fan unit
off the computer
20
21
e.
22
24
23
-
, then reconnect the cable
16
19
first, and lastly
14
9b).
Removing the System Memory (RAM) - 2 2 - 15
Disassembly
Figure 10
RAM-2 Module
Removal (cont'd.)
d. Remove screws and lift
the fan unit.
e. Pull the release latch
and remove the module.
(Figure
20
21. Fan Unit
24. RAM Module
• 11 Screws
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