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To Install a Memory Upgrade Module
1. Turn off power to your notebook using the
power switch, (see Power Off on page 28),
and remove any power adapter (AC or
auto/airline).
2. Make sure that all the connector covers
are closed.
3. Turn the notebook bottom side up, with the
front panel toward you.
4. Remove the screw of the memory upgrade
compartment. (Figure 4-13.)
5. Remove the cover by lifting it by the notch in
the front edge and pulling it toward the front
of the notebook.
6. Remove the memory upgrade module from
its static guarded sleeve.
7. Align the connector edge of the memory
upgrade module with the connector slot in
the compartment. The notch on the module
should be on the right with the part side up
and the connector pointing towards the back
of the notebook and aligned with the notch
in the connector inside the compartment.
(Figure 4-14.)
8. Insert the memory upgrade module at a
45° angle. (Figure 4-14.) Press the connector
edge of the module firmly down and into
the connector.
9. Press the memory upgrade module down
into the compartment until it lodges under
the retaining clip.You will hear a click when
it is properly in place.
10.
Replace the cover by sliding the tabs on the
rear edge of the cover in the slots in the rear
edge of the compartment and pushing the
cover gently down starting with the rear edge
and working toward the front until the
entire cover is flush with the bottom of
your notebook.
11.Replace the screws.
Memory upgrade modules are not something
you routinely remove from your notebook.
Once it is installed,leave it in place unless you
want to increase system memory capacity.
C A U T I O N
Memory upgrade modules can be
severely damaged by electro-static
discharge (ESD). Be sure you are
properly grounded when handling
and installing the module.
C A U T I O N
Before you install or remove a memory
upgrade module, save changes, close all
files and turn power off to your notebook.
(See Power Off on page 28.)