Disassembly
Removing the System Memory (RAM) from Under the Keyboard
Figure 8
RAM Module
The computer has four memory sockets for 204 pin Small Outline Dual In-line (SO-DIMM) DDR III (DDR3) type memory
Removal
modules. The total memory size is automatically detected by the POST routine once you turn on your computer.
a. Remove the compo-
Note that four SO-DIMMs are only supported by Quad-Core CPUs; Dual-Core CPUs support two SO-DIMMs maxi-
nent bay cover.
b. Use the small tool
mum.
provided to carefully
push out the top
Two primary memory sockets are located under component bay cover (the bottom case cover), and two secondary
cover module.
memory sockets are located under the keyboard. If you are installing only two RAM modules then they should be in-
c. Remove
the
top
stalled in the primary memory sockets under the component bay cover.
cover module.
d. Remove the screws.
Memory Upgrade Process
e. Carefully lift the key-
1. Remove screws
board
up,
being
careful not to bend
2. Use the small tool
the keyboard ribbon
3. Remove the top cover module
cable.
4. Carefully lift the keyboard
a.
b.
C. Top Cover Module
D. Keyboard
• 9 Screws
2 - 12 Removing the System Memory (RAM) from Under the Keyboard
-
.
1
4
provided (see picture below) to carefully push out the top cover module at point
A
and
C
up, being careful not to bend the keyboard ribbon cable
D
2
1
3
4
A
B
Top Cover Module Tool
remove screws
-
.
5
9
c.
d.
5
e.
.
B
.
10
C
6
7
8
9
10
D
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