Lenovo ThinkCentre Edge 72z, Hardware Maintenance Manual

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3. Remove the computer cover. See “Removing the computer cover” on page 94.
4. Locate the memory slots on the system board. See “Locating major FRUs and CRUs” on page 82.
5. Remove the system board shield or open the system board shield window to get access to the battery.
See “Removing and reinstalling the system board shield” on page 101 or “Opening the system board
shield window” on page 110.
6. Remove any parts and disconnect any cables that might prevent your access to the memory slots.
7. Do one of the following:
• If you are replacing a memory module, open the retaining clips and remove the old memory module
that is currently installed.
Figure 36. Removing a memory module
• If you are installing a memory module, open the retaining clips of the memory slot into which you
want to install the memory module.
8. Insert the notched end
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of the new memory module into the slot. Press the memory module firmly
and pivot the memory module until it snaps into place. Make sure that the memory module is secured
in the slot and does not move easily.
Figure 37. Installing a memory module
9. Reinstall the system board shield or close the system board shield window. See “Removing and
reinstalling the system board shield” on page 101 or “Opening the system board shield window” on
page 110.
10. Go to “Completing the parts replacement” on page 124.
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