Difficulty

Easy

Steps

13

Time Required

                          7 - 15 minutes

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  • Memory Modules
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Introduction

What you need

Step 1

              Lifting the Module Cover
  • Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.
  • Lift the memory module cover but do not remove it.
  • NOTICE: To prevent damage to the memory module connector, do not use tools to spread the memory module securing clips.

Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.

Lift the memory module cover but do not remove it.

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

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Step 2

              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.

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

              Remove the DIMM A Memory Module
  • Remove the module from the connector.

Remove the module from the connector.

Step 4

              DIMM B Memory Module
  • Turn the computer over.
  • Loosen the captive screw on the memory module cover, then remove the cover and set it aside.
  • NOTICE: To prevent damage to the memory module connector, do not use tools to spread the memory module securing clips.

Turn the computer over.

Loosen the captive screw on the memory module cover, then remove the cover and set it aside.

Step 5

              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 memory module pops up.

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

Step 6

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

Remove the memory module from the connector.

Step 7

              Replacing DIMM A Memory Module
  • Align the notch in the memory module edge connector with the tab in the connector slot.

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

Step 8

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

Slide the memory 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.

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

Step 9

              Replace the Memory Module Cover
  • Replace the memory module cover.

Replace the memory module cover.

Step 10

              Loosen the Screw
  • Turn the computer over.
  • Loosen the captive screw on the memory module cover, then remove the cover and set it aside.

Step 11

              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 12

              Sliding the Module
  • Slide the 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.
  • NOTE: If the memory module is not installed properly, the computer may not boot. No error message indicates this failure.
  • NOTICE: If the cover is difficult to close, remove the module and reinstall it. Forcing the cover to close may damage your computer.

Slide the 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.

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

Step 13

              Replace the Module Cover
  • Replace the memory module cover and tighten the screw.

Replace the memory module cover and tighten the screw.

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