NOTE: Use a 0-bit, Phillips screwdriver to remove and fasten the screws.
Use of an incorrect screwdriver can damage the screw heads.
Installing memory module
Follow the steps below to install a memory module.
1. Set the computer to boot mode and turn off the power.
2. Remove all cables connected to the computer.
3. Turn the computer upside down and remove the battery pack (refer to Chapter
6,
Power and Power-Up
4. Remove two screws securing the memory module cover.
5. Slide your fingernail or a thin object under the cover and lift it off.
Figure 8-6 Removing the memory module cover
6. Lift one side of the insulator sheet and fit the module's connectors into the
computer's connectors at about a 45 degree angle. Press the module carefully
to ensure a firm connection.
CAUTION: Do not touch the connectors on the memory module or on the
computer. Debris on the connectors may cause memory access problems.
NOTE: You can install the main memory module in either slot.
a. The computer is turned on.
b. The computer was shut down using Standby mode
or Hibernation mode.
c. Wake-up on LAN is enabled.
Modes).
Memory expansion
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