IBM 2296 Laptop User Manual


 
2. You might have to remove an adapter to gain access to the DIMM slots. See
“Installing adapters” on page 34.
3. To locate the DIMM connectors. See “Identifying parts on the system board” on
page 32.
4. Open the retaining clips.
5. Make sure the notches in the DIMM align with the tabs on the connector. Push
or insert the DIMM straight down into the connector until the retaining clips
close.
What to do next:
v To work with another option, go to the appropriate section.
v To complete the installation, go to “Replacing the cover and connecting the
cables” on page 44.
Installing adapters
This section provides information and instructions for installing and removing
adapters. Your computer has three expansion slots for PCI adapters. One slot, used
for an AGP adapter, is available on some models. You can install an adapter up to
340 mm (13.4 inches) long.
To install an adapter:
1. Remove the cover. See “Removing the cover” on page 31.
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