Difficulty
Easy
Steps
8
Time Required
3 - 10 minutes
Sections
1
- Memory Modules
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Introduction
What you need
Step 1
Close the Display
- WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in “Before You Begin”. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in “After Working Inside Your Computer”.
- Close the display and turn the computer over.
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in “Before You Begin”. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in “After Working Inside Your Computer”.
Close the display and turn the computer over.
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Step 2
Loosen the Screw
- Loosen the captive screw that secures the memory-module cover to the computer base.
Loosen the captive screw that secures the memory-module cover to the computer base.
Step 3
Lifting the Cover
- Using your fingertips, lift and slide the memory-module cover out of the slots on the computer base.
Using your fingertips, lift and slide the memory-module cover out of the slots on the computer base.
Step 4
Remove the Memory Module
- Remove the memory module from the memory-module connector.
Remove the memory module from the memory-module connector.
Step 5
Align the Notch
- Align the notch on the NEW memory module with the tab on the memory-module connector.
Align the notch on the NEW memory module with the tab on the memory-module connector.
Step 6
Sliding the Memory Module
- Slide the memory module firmly into the connector at a 45-degree angle and press the memory module down until it clicks into place.If you do not hear the click, remove the memory module and reinstall it.
Slide the memory module firmly into the connector at a 45-degree angle and press the memory module down until it clicks into place.If you do not hear the click, remove the memory module and reinstall it.
Step 7
Slide the Tabs
- Slide the tabs on the memory-module cover into the slots on the computer base and snap the memory-module cover into place.
Slide the tabs on the memory-module cover into the slots on the computer base and snap the memory-module cover into place.
Step 8
Tighten the Screw
- Tighten the captive screw that secures the memory-module cover to the computer base.
Tighten the captive screw that secures the memory-module cover to the computer base.
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