Clevo W550AU, Service Manual

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Disassembly
2 - 12 Removing the System Memory (RAM)
2.Disassembly
5. Gently pull the two release latches ( & ) on the sides of the memory socket in the direction indicated by the
arrows ( Figure 8c ). The RAM module will pop-up
(
Figure 8d
)
, and you can then remove it
.
6. Pull the latches to release the second module if necessary.
7. Insert a new module holding it at about a 30° angle and fit the connectors firmly into the memory slot.
8. 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.
9. Press the module in and down towards the mainboard until the slot levers click into place to secure the module.
10. Replace the component bay cover and the screws
(see
page 2 - 11
)
.
11. Restart the computer to allow the BIOS to register the new memory configuration as it starts up.
Figure 8
RAM Module
Removal (cont’d)
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 clean-
est hands have oils
which can attract parti-
cles, and degrade the
module’s performance.
7
8
9
c.
d.
7 8
9

Single Memory Module Installation
If your computer has a single memory mod-
ule, then insert the module into the
Channel
0 (JDIMM1) socket. In this case this is the
lower memory socket (the socket closest to
the mainboard).

9. RAM Module