Installing Memory - Gateway 6-Bay mBTX PRO User Manual

Installing memory

When you upgrade the computer memory, make sure that you install the correct type of memory
module for your computer. Your computer uses DIMM memory.
To install or replace DIMM memory:
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CHAPTER 13: Adding and Replacing Components
Remove the side panel by following the instructions in
page 121.
For more stability, place your computer on its side. To avoid scratching the case, place it
on a towel or other non-abrasive surface.
Find the memory module banks on your system board.
If you are removing a DIMM from the memory module bank, gently pull the plastic tabs
away from the sides of the memory module and remove it.
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If you are adding a DIMM to an empty memory module bank, gently pull the plastic tabs
away from the sides of the memory module bank.
Align the notches on the new DIMM with the notches on the memory module bank and
press the module firmly into the bank. The tabs on the sides of the memory module should
secure the memory module automatically. When the module is secure, you hear a click.
Replace the side panel by following the instructions in
page 123.
Return your computer to its upright position.
Reconnect the cables and the power cord.
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