Clevo D480V manual Removing the System Memory RAM, Memory Socket Cover Removal

2.Disassembly

Disassembly



Heat Sink Unit

Before you undertake any upgrade proce- dures, make sure that you have turned off the power, and discon- nected all peripherals and cables (including telephone lines). It is advisable to also re- move your battery in order to prevent acci- dentally turning the machine on.

Figure 3

Memory Socket

Cover Removal

a. Remove the screws.

b. Carefully lift the cover off the computer.



9. Socket Cover

• 8 Screws

Removing the System Memory (RAM)

The computer has two memory sockets for 200 pin Small Outline Dual In-line Memory Modules (SO-DIMM) supporting DDR 200/266 MHz. The main memory can be expanded up to 1024MB. The SO-DIMM modules supported are 128Mb, 256Mb, and 512Mb. The total memory size is automatically detected by the POST routine once you turn on your com- puter.

Memory Upgrade Process

1.Turn off the computer and remove the battery (page 2 - 8).

2.Remove screws 1 - 8 from the memory socket cover.

3.Carefully lift up the memory socket cover 9 (a fan cable 10 is still attached to the mainboard and you can discon- nect it).

4.If there is a module currently installed which needs to be upgraded/replaced then remove it.

a.b.

8 7

6

1 2 3

9

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10

2 - 10 Removing the System Memory (RAM)