Difficulty

Very easy

Steps

4

Time Required

                          15 - 40 seconds

Sections

1

  • Memory Module
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Introduction

Step 1

              CAUTION
  • WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.
  • CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your computer).
  • CAUTION: To prevent damage to the memory module connector, do not use tools to spread the memory module securing clips.

WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.

CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your computer).

CAUTION: 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

              Align the Notch
  • Align the notch in the NEW memory module with the tab in the memory module connector.

Align the notch in the NEW memory module with the tab in the memory module connector.

Step 4

              Sliding the Module
  • Slide the memory module firmly into the slot 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.
  • NOTE: If the memory module is not installed properly, the computer may not boot.

Slide the memory module firmly into the slot 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.

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

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