Difficulty

Easy

Steps

7

Time Required

                          2 - 4 minutes

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1

  • Memory Modules
  • 7 steps

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Introduction

What you need

Step 1

              Turn the Computer Over
  • Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.
  • Turn the computer upside-down.

Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.

Turn the computer upside-down.

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Step 2

              Loosen the Screws
  • Loosen the two captive screws on the memory module/modem cover and remove the cover.

Loosen the two captive screws on the memory module/modem cover and remove the cover.

Step 3

              Popping up 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.
  • NOTICE: To prevent damage to the memory module connector, do not use tools to spread the securing clips that secure the memory module.
  • NOTICE: Handle memory modules by their edges, and do not touch the components on a module.

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 securing clips that secure the memory module.

NOTICE: Handle memory modules by their edges, and do not touch the components on a module.

Step 4

              Popping up the Memory Module
  • Remove the module from the connector at a 45-degree angle.

Remove the module from the connector at a 45-degree angle.

Step 5

              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 6

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

Step 7

              Replace the Modem Cover
  • Replace the memory module/modem cover and tighten the captive screws.
  • NOTICE: If the memory module/modem cover is difficult to close, remove the module and reinstall it. Forcing the cover to close may damage your computer.

Replace the memory module/modem cover and tighten the captive screws.

NOTICE: If the memory module/modem cover is difficult to close, remove the module and reinstall it. Forcing the cover to close may damage your computer.

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