Clevo TN120R, Service Manual

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Disassembly
Removing the System Memory (RAM) 2 - 9
2.Disassembly
Removing the System Memory (RAM)
The computer has two memory sockets for 200 pin Small Outline Dual In-line Memory Modules (SO-DIMM) supporting
DDRII 533/667MHz. The main memory can be expanded up to 4GB. The SO-DIMM modules supported are 256MB,
512MB and 1024MB DDRII Modules. The total memory size is automatically detected by the POST routine once you
turn on your computer.
Memory Upgrade Process
1. Turn off the computer, remove the battery ( page 2 - 5 ).
2. Locate the CPU/RAM bay cover, and remove screws - .
3. Carefully (a fan and cable are attached to the under side of the cover) lift up the bay cover.
4. Carefully disconnect the fan cable .
5. Remove the bay cover .
6. The RAM will be visible at point on the mainboard.
Figure 5
RAM Module
Removal
a. Remove the screws.
b. Disconnect the fan
cable and the cover.
c. Locate the RAM
module.
Contact Warning
Be careful not to touch
the metal pins on the
module’s connecting
edge. Even the clean-
est hands have oils
which can attract parti-
cles, and degrade the
module’s perfor-
mance.
1 4
5
6
6. CPU/RAM Bay Cover
• 4 Screws
7
5
7
Fan Cable
Make sure you reconnect the fan
cable
before screwing down
the bay cover.
5
3
4
2
1
a.
b.
c.
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