Acer X3910 manual Removing the Memory Modules

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Removing the Memory Modules

IMPORTANT:Before removing any DIMM from the memory board, make sure to create a backup file of all important data.

1.See “Removing the Side Panel” on page 30.

2.See “Removing the Front Bezel” on page 31.

3.See “Removing the Heat Sink Fan Assembly” on page 32.

4.See “Removing the Processor” on page 33.

5.See “Removing the Optical Drive” on page 34.

6.Remove the memory modules

(1). Press the holding clips on both sides of the DIMM slot outward to release the DIMM.

(2). Gently pull the DIMM upward to pull it away from the chassis.

NOTE: The DIMM has been highlighted with a yellow rectangle as above image shows.

Please detach the DIMM and follow local regulations for disposal.

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Contents Acer Aspire Service Guide Revision History Copyright Disclaimer Conventions Service Guide Coverage Table of Contents System Block Diagram and Board Layout Features ChapterSystem Bios Power supplyPorts Operating system and softwareDimension and weight System Components Front PanelIcon Component Rear Panel Internal Components System LED Indicators LED indicator Color LED status DescriptionCmos Setup Utility System UtilitiesEntering Cmos setup Navigating Through the Setup UtilitySetup Utility Menus Product Information Parameter DescriptionStandard Cmos Features Atapi CdromAdvanced Bios Features CD/DVDAdvanced Chipset Features EistIntegrated Peripherals AhciPower Management Setup PC Health Status VbatFrequency/Voltage Control Bios Security Features Setting a system passwordRemoving a system password Load Default Settings Cmos Setup UtilitySave & Exit Setup Exit Without Saving Bios Recovery Chapter System Disassembly Disassembly RequirementsPre-disassembly Procedure Main Unit Disassembly Main Unit DisassemblyRemoving the Side Panel Removing the Front Bezel Removing the Heat Sink Fan Assembly Removing the Processor Removing the Optical Drive Page Remove the two screws C from the optical drive Removing the Hard Disk Drive Removing the Power Supply Lift the power supply module out of the chassis Chapter Removing the Memory Modules Removing the TV Tuner Card Removing the VGA Card Removing the Front I/O and Card Reader Boards Screw Quantity Pull the I/O board out of the bracket X3810 Chapter Removing the Mainboard Remove the screw D on the rear panel Chapter System Troubleshooting Hardware Diagnostic ProcedureSystem Check Procedures Power System CheckSystem External Inspection System Internal InspectionViewing Bios checkpoints Bootblock Initialization Code CheckpointsCheckpoints Checkpoint DescriptionBootblock Recovery Code Checkpoints Post Code Checkpoints Initialize RTC date/time DIM Code Checkpoints High Byte XYBoot Block Beep Codes Post Bios Beep CodesBeep Symptom Cause and Description Beep CodesTroubleshooting Post Bios Beep Codes Error Messages BootMemory Message Displayed DescriptionStorage Device Virus Related System Configuration EpromCmos MiscellaneousUSB eModule Error Messages Smbios eModule Error MessagesCPU eModule Error Messages MPS Table Multi-processor eModule Error MessagesOnline Support Information System Block Diagram and Board Layout System Block DiagramBoard Layout MainboardCode Description KBMSCONN1 Name Location Default Settings System JumperFRU Field Replaceable Unit List X3910 Exploded Diagram Part Name X3910 FRU List Category Part Name Acer Part NumberModem Card LITE-ON D-1156E#A10A LOW-PROFILE PCI-E 56K ODD Pioneer BD Combo Sata HH DL 4X BDC-203RS W/BRACKET CPU Heatsink AIR Cooler LGA775 TMDC6 NEW Sprig Keyboard PS2 104KEY Chicony KB-07593S32552V Russian Black Keyboard PS2 105KEY LITE-ON SK-9620 SG-30600-35W Swedish Keyboard USB 105KEY Chicony KU-07606CH2552V SWISS/G Black Keyboard USB 105KS LITE-ON SK-9625 Black Belgium Pointing Device Mouse PS2 OPT SM-9620 Liteon SM-30600-00W Intel Core 2 Quad Specification Intel Core 2 Duo SpecificationAppendix a Intel Pentium Dual-Core Specification Intel Celeron Dual-Core SpecificationSystem Memory Network Interface Specification Hard Disk DriveSuper Multi Specification Audio InterfaceRW 8X CLV DVD-ROM Appendix a