Clevo W150DAQ, 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
DDRIII (DDR3) Up to 1333MHz. The main memory can be expanded up to 8GB. The SO-DIMM modules supported
are 1024MB and 2048MB
DDRIII 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, turn it over and remove the battery ( page 2 - 5 ).
2. Remove screws
-
from the component bay cover ( Figure 5a ).
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 , and remove the cover .
5. The RAM modules will be visible at point on the mainboard ( Figure 5b ).
6. Gently pull the two release latches ( & ) on the sides of the memory socket in the direction indicated by the
arrows ( Figure 5c ).
7. The RAM module will pop-up ( Figure 5d ) , and you can then remove it
.
Figure 5
RAM Module
Removal
a. Remove the screws
from the component
bay cover.
b. The RAM modules will
be visible at point
on the mainboard.
c. Pull the release lat-
ches.
d. Remove the module.
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Contact Warning
Be careful not to touch
the metal pins on the
module’s connecting
edge. Even the cleanest
hands have oils which
can attract particles, and
degrade the module’s
performance.
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6. Component Bay Cov-
er
10. RAM Module
• 4 Screws
1 4
5 6
7
8 9
10
a.
c.
d.
9 8
b.
1
2
3
4
5
6
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