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SECTION 2
Slot cover
CAUTION
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When replacing memory, don’t touch its terminals or ICs but hold its edges. Also, be
careful not to touch any components or terminals inside the computer. Touching a
terminal with oily fingers could cause poor contact.
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Memory is composed of parts very sensitive to static electricity, and it may be
damaged even by static built up in a human body. Before handling memory, always
touch a metal object with your hand to discharge static.
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Before replacing memory, be sure to turn off the computer. Replacing while the
computer is in standby or hibernation mode could cause damage to the computer
or memory.
Critical Points
Be sure to install memory on your computer before turning on the computer.
To avoid damage, be careful not to drop a screw removed, etc., in the computer.
1
Turn off the computer and disconnect the AC adapter.
2
Close the LCD display, and turn and place the computer upside down.
3
Remove the two screws shown in the following figure and detach the expansion RAM
module slot cover.
Detach the expansion RAM module slot cover at the bottom of the computer.
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