Difficulty

Easy

Steps

6

Time Required

                          10 - 35 minutes

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  • Memory Modules
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Introduction

What you need

Step 1

              Loosen the Screw
  • Follow the instructions in “Before Working Inside Your Computer.”
  • Loosen the captive screw (labeled “M”) in the memory module cover, and lift the cover away from the computer.

Follow the instructions in “Before Working Inside Your Computer.”

Loosen the captive screw (labeled “M”) in the memory module cover, and lift the cover away from the computer.

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Step 2

              Popping the Memory Module
  • Use your fingertips to carefully spread apart the securing clips on each end of the memory module connector until the module pops up.

Use your fingertips to carefully spread apart the securing clips on each end of the memory module connector until the module pops up.

Step 3

              Removing the Memory Module
  • Remove the module from the connector.

Remove the module from the connector.

Step 4

              Align the Notch
  • NOTE: If the memory module is not installed properly, the computer may not boot properly. No error message indicates this failure.
  • Align the notch in the module edge connector with the tab in the connector slot.

NOTE: If the memory module is not installed properly, the computer may not boot properly. No error message indicates this failure.

Align the notch in the module edge connector with the tab in the connector slot.

Step 5

              Installing the Module
  • Slide the NEW module firmly into the slot at a 45-degree angle, and rotate the module down until it clicks into place. If you do not feel the click, remove the module and reinstall it.

Slide the NEW module firmly into the slot at a 45-degree angle, and rotate the module down until it clicks into place. If you do not feel the click, remove the module and reinstall it.

Step 6

              Replace the Cover
  • Replace the cover and tighten the captive screw.

Replace the cover and tighten the captive screw.

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