Difficulty

Easy

Steps

5

Time Required

                          10 - 30 minutes

Sections

1

  • Memory Module
  • 5 steps

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Introduction

What you need

Step 1

              Removing the Module Cover
  • Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.
  • Remove the module cover (see Base Cover).

Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.

Remove the module cover (see Base Cover).

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Step 2

              Popping up the Memory Module
  • NOTICE: To prevent damage to the memory module connector, do not use tools to spread the memory module securing clips.
  • Use your fingertips to carefully spread apart the securing clips on each end of the memory module connector until the module pops up.

NOTICE: To prevent damage to the memory module connector, do not use tools to spread the memory module securing clips.

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 Module
  • Remove the module from the connector.

Remove the module from the connector.

Step 4

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

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

Step 5

              Sliding 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 the module does not click into place, remove the module and reinstall it.
  • NOTE: If the memory module is not installed properly, the computer may not boot.

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

NOTE: If the memory module is not installed properly, the computer may not boot.

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