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Disassembly
2 - 10 Removing the System Memory (RAM)
2.Disassembly
6. Gently pull the two release latches ( & ) on the sides of the memory socket in the direction indicated by the
arrows ( Figure 6c ). The RAM module will pop-up
(
Figure 6d
)
, and you can then remove it
.
7. Pull the latches to release the second module if necessary.
8. Insert a new module holding it at about a 30° angle and fit the connectors firmly into the memory slot.
9. The module will only fit one way as defined by its pin alignment. Make sure the module is seated as far into the slot
as it will go. DO NOT FORCE IT; it should fit without much pressure.
10. Press the module in and down towards the mainboard until the slot levers click into place to secure the module.
11. Replace the bay cover
(
Figure 6e
)
and the screws ( make sure you reconnect the fan cable before screwing
down the bay cover
)
.
12. Restart the computer to allow the BIOS to register the new memory configuration as it starts up.
Figure 6
RAM Module
Removal (cont’d)
c. Pull the release lat-
ches.
d. Remove the module.
e. Replace bay cover.
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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 mod-
ule’s performance.
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10
11
c.
d.
9
e.

Cover Pins
Note that this computer model has four
cover pins. These pins need to be aligned
with slots in the case to insure a proper cov-
er fit, before screwing down the bay cover.
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11
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11. RAM