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Take the following precautions when installing a memory module:
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Before you remove the memory module compartment door, turn off the
computer, unplug the power cord, and remove the battery. Also, disconnect
any peripheral devices.
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Before handling a memory module, discharge any static electricity by
touching a grounded surface or using a grounding wrist strap.
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Do not insert objects with conductive material, such as metal screwdrivers
or graphite pencils, into the memory-module compartment.
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Be careful in handling the metal plate of the memory door.
Installing a Memory Module
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Handle a memory module carefully. Hold them only by the edges.
To install a memory module:
1. Turn the computer over so that the bottom faces up.
2. Using a screwdriver, remove the screw that holds the memory-module
compartment door in place (Figure 22).
Figure 22. Removing the Memory Module Compartment Door
3. Grasp the edge of the door and pull the door off the chassis.
4. Remove installed modules if necessary.
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When removing modules, pull on the plastic portion of the connector slots
tabs only. Do not pull on the metal part of the tabs, or you may damage the
tabs.