Clevo W253CZQ, Service Manual

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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
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.

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

• 4 or 5 Screws
1. Turn off the computer, turn it over and remove the battery ( page 2 - 5 ).
2. Remove screws
-
(or screws
-
for some designs) 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 ( Figure 5b
).
5. The RAM modules will be visible at point on the mainboard.
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