Inside View of Your Computer
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Removing and Replacing Memory Module(s)
To remove the memory module(s):
1.Follow the instructions in “Before You Begin” on page 36.
2.Remove the side panel (see “Removing and Replacing the Side Panel“ on page 38).
3.Locate the memory module connectors on the system board (see “Inside View of Your Computer“ on page 39).
CAUTION: The memory module(s) may become very hot during normal operation. Allow the memory module(s) to cool before touching them.
NOTE: For better access to memory module(s), remove the graphics card if the card is full length.
44. Spread apart the securing clips at both ends of the memory module connector.
5.Lift the memory module off the memory module connector. If the memory module is difficult to remove, gently ease the memory module back and forth to remove it from the memory module connector.
1 | memory module(s) | 2 | graphics cards (2) |
3 | optical drives (3) | 4 | hard drives (4) |
CHAPTER 5: INSTALLING ADDITIONAL OR REPLACEMENT COMPONENTS
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