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2. Install the two screws to secure the hard disk drive assembly.
Figure 42. Installing the screws to secure the hard disk drive assembly
3. Connect the signal cable and the power cable to the hard disk drive.
What to do next:
• To work with another piece of hardware, go to the appropriate section.
• To complete the installation or replacement, go to “Completing the parts replacement” on page 78.
Installing or replacing a memory module
Attention:
Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the “Important safety information”
on page v.
This section provides instructions on how to install or replace a memory module.
Your computer has two slots for installing or replacing DDR3 SODIMMs that provide up to a maximum of
16 GB system memory. When installing or replacing a memory module, use 2 GB, 4GB, or 8GB DDR3
SODIMMs in any combination up to a maximum of 16 GB.
To install or replace a memory module, do the following:
1. Turn off the computer and disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets.
2. Remove the computer cover. See “Removing the computer cover” on page 53.
3. Locate the memory slots. See “Locating parts on the system board” on page 13.
4. Remove the hard disk drive assembly to get access to the memory slots. See “Installing or removing the
hard disk drive assembly” on page 55.
5. If you are replacing an old memory module, open the retaining clips and gently pull the memory module
out of the memory slot.
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