Adding Memory; Installing And Removing The Memory Expansion Modules - Fujitsu Siemens Computers AMILO Li Series Easy Manual

Removing and installing components during servicing

Adding memory

System expansion Upgrading system Removing memory RAM
Your notebook has 512 MB – 2 GB or 4 GB of main memory, depending on the upgrade level.
The notebook will not start without memory modules, as no fixed RAM is installed.
Note that the 32-bit versions of Windows Vista can currently only
deal with around 3GB of main memory.

Installing and removing the memory expansion modules

Memorymodule
If you are asked by the Hotline/Help Desk to remove and install the memory
expansion module yourself, proceed as follows:
Please observe the safety information in
The notebook must be switched off when installing/removing the memory
modules, it must not be in Suspend mode.
Only use memory upgrades which are approved for your notebook. 512 MB, 1
GB and 2 GB modules DDR2-667 SO DIMM (PC2-5300).
Never use force when installing or removing memory modules.
Make sure that no foreign objects fall into the memory expansion compartment.
The memory modules are located in a larger service compartment. You must open the service
compartment to remove or install a memory module. Once you have removed the cover,
the various components are exposed. These components should be removed and replaced
only by authorised specialists. Therefore, be sure to observe the following:
Individual components (e.g. the processor heat sink) can become very hot
during operation. Therefore, we recommend that you wait one hour after
switching off the notebook before removing or installing the memory modules.
Otherwise, there is a risk of suffering burns!
As some components with ESDs are exposed, please take note of
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► Switch your notebook off.
► Close the LCD screen so that it locks into place.
► Unplug the mains plug of the mains adapter from the mains socket.
► Disconnect all cables connected to the notebook.
► Turn your notebook over and place it on a stable, flat and clean surface. If necessary, lay
a non-slip cloth on this surface to prevent the notebook from being scratched.
► Remove the battery (see
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"Removing the battery", Page
"Important notes", Page
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