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Disassembly
Removing the System Memory (RAM) 2 - 9
2.Disassembly
Removing the System Memory (RAM)
Figure 5
RAM Module
Removal
a. Remove the screws
and 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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The computer has two memory sockets for 204 pin Small Outline Dual In-line Memory Modules (SO-DIMM) supporting
DDRIII (DDR3) Up to 1066/1333 MHz. The main memory can be expanded up to 8GB. The SO-DIMM modules sup-
ported are 1024MB and 2048MB
DDRIII Modules. The total memory size is automatically detected by the POST rou-
tine once you turn on your computer.
Memory Upgrade Process
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9. RAM Module
• 5 Screws
1. Turn off the computer, turn it over and remove the battery ( page 2 - 5 ).
2. Remove screws
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and the component bay cover ( Figure 5a ).
3. The RAM modules will be visible at point on the mainboard ( Figure 5b ).
4. Gently pull the two release latches ( & ) on the sides of the memory socket in the direction indicated by the
arrows ( Figure 5c ). The RAM module will pop-up ( Figure 5d ) , and you can then remove it
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