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Disassembly
Removing the System Memory (RAM) 2 - 11
2.Disassembly
6. Fully loosen screws - in the order indicated here (and on the label) and disconnect te hcable .
7. Carefully (make sure all the screws are sufficiently loosened and cables disconnected) remove the heat sink and
fan unit .
8. Gently pull the two release latches & on the sides of the memory socket in the direction indicated by
the arrows (Figure g).
9. The RAM module will pop-up (Figure h), and you can then remove it.
10. Pull the latches to release the second module if necessary.
11. Insert a new module holding it at about a 30° angle and fit the connectors firmly into the memory slot.
12. The module’s pin alignment will allow it to only fit one way. Make sure the module is seated as far into the socket
as it will go. DO NOT FORCE the module; it should fit without much pressure.
13. Press the module in and down towards the mainboard until the slot levers click into place to secure the module.
14. Replace the heat sink unit, RAM fan, cover and screws.
15. Restart the computer to allow the BIOS to register the new memory configuration as it starts up.
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e. f.
Figure 7
RAM Module
Removal (cont’d.)
e. Loosen the screws
and disconnect the
cable.
f. Remove the heat
sink and fan unit.
g. Pull the release
latch(es).
h. Remove the mod-
ule(s).
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.
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g. h.
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25. heatsink and fan
unit
28. RAM Module(s)
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