Fujitsu S7211 manual Installing Memory Upgrade Modules, Removing a Memory Upgrade Module

Memory Upgrade Module

Your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook comes with a minimum of 512 MB of high speed Double Data Rate Synchronous Dynamic RAM (DDR2-667 SDRAM) factory installed. To increase your notebook’s memory capacity, you may install an additional memory upgrade module. The memory upgrade must be a dual-in-line (DIMM) SDRAM module. To ensure 100% compatibility, purchase the SDRAM module only from the Fujitsu web store at www.shopfujitsu.com.

■	Do not remove any screws from the
	memory upgrade module compartment
	except the one specifically shown in the
	directions for installing and removing the
	memory upgrade module.
■	The memory upgrade module can be
	severely damaged by electrostatic dis-
	charge (ESD). To minimize risk to the
	module, observe the following precau-
	tions:
	■	Before handling a memory module,

U s e r I n s t a l l a b l e F e a t u r e s

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Figure 4-8. Opening the Memory Upgrade Compartment

7.Insert the memory upgrade module at a 45° angle. Press the connector edge of the module firmly down and into the connector until it lodges under the retaining clip. You’ll hear a click when it is properly in place.

8.Replace the cover and reinstall the screws.

	touch a grounded metal object to
	discharge static electricity built up in
	your body.
■	When installing or removing a
	memory module, hold it by the edge
	so as not to touch any contacts or
	chips. Be careful not to touch any
	internal computer terminals or
	components; the oil from your
	fingers could cause a short to the

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	components.
■	Be sure to power down your system
	before adding or removing memory
	modules. Even if the system is in
	hibernate or standby states, data
	could be lost or the memory could be
	damaged if power is still available to
	the system.

INSTALLING MEMORY UPGRADE MODULES

1.Turn off power to your notebook, remove any power adapter (AC or auto/airline). Remove the battery.

2.Make sure that all the connector covers are closed.

3.Turn the notebook bottom side up, and remove the screw from the memory upgrade module compart- ment. (Figure 4-8)

4.Remove the cover.

5.Remove the memory upgrade module from the static guarded sleeve.

6.Align the memory upgrade module with the part side up. Align the connector edge of the memory upgrade module with the connector slot in the compartment.

Retaining clip Alignment Key

Figure 4-9. Installing a Second Memory Module

The memory upgrade module is not something you routinely remove from your notebook. Once it is installed, you can leave it in place unless you want to change system memory capacity.

REMOVING A MEMORY UPGRADE MODULE

1.Perform steps 1 through 4 of Installing a Memory Upgrade Module.

2.Pull the retaining clips sideways away from each side of the memory upgrade module at the same time. (Figure 4-10)

3.While holding the clips out, remove the module from the slot by lifting it up and pulling it away from your notebook.

4.Store the memory upgrade module in a static guarded sleeve.

5.Replace the cover and reinstall the screws.

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