Disassembly
Removing the System Memory (RAM) - 2
Figure 10
RAM-2 Module
Memory Upgrade Process
Removal (cont'd.)
1. Turn off the computer, and turn it over and remove the battery
2. Remove screws
a. Remove screws. and
3. Remove the keyboard shielding plate
keyboard plate.
4. Gently pull the two release latches
b. Remove the keyboard
plate.
the arrows
c Pull
the
release
5. The RAM module
latch(es) and remove
the module.
4. Keyboard Shield-
ing Plate
6. Insert a new module holding it at about a 30° angle and fit the connectors firmly into the memory slot.
7. RAM Module(s)
7. 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.
• 3 Screws
8. Press the module in and down towards the mainboard until the slot levers click into place to secure the module.
9. Replace the shielding plate, keyboard, LED cover module and screws (make sure to reconnect the keyboard
cable) -see
10. Restart the computer to allow the BIOS to register the new memory configuration as it starts up.
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from the keyboard shielding plate.
1
3
.
4
&
5
(Figure
c).
will pop-up, and you can then remove it.
7
a.
1
3
2
b.
4
Figure 9 on page 2 -
13.
(page 2 -
5) and remove the keyboard
on the sides of the memory socket in the direction indicated by
6
c.
6
11
5
(page 2 -
5).
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