Clevo D900F manual Disassembly, Removing the System Memory RAM 2, RAM Module Removal cont’d

6.Fully loosen screws 17 - 23 in the order indicated here (and on the label) and disconnect te hcable 24 .

7.Carefully (make sure all the screws are sufficiently loosened and cables disconnected) remove the heat sink and fan unit 25 .

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8.Gently pull the two release latches 26 & 27 on the sides of the memory socket in the direction indicated by the arrows (Figure g).

9.The RAM module 28 will pop-up (Figure h), and you can then remove it.

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10.Pull the latches to release the second module if necessary.

11.Insert a new module holding it at about a 30° angle and fit the connectors firmly into the memory slot.

12.The module’s pin alignment will allow it to only fit one way. Make sure the module is seated as far into the socket as it will go. DO NOT FORCE the module; it should fit without much pressure.

13.Press the module in and down towards the mainboard until the slot levers click into place to secure the module.

14.Replace the heat sink unit, RAM fan, cover and screws.

15.Restart the computer to allow the BIOS to register the new memory configuration as it starts up.

Disassembly

Figure 7

RAM Module

Removal (cont’d.)

e. Loosen the screws and disconnect the cable.

f. Remove the heat sink and fan unit.

g. Pull the release latch(es).

h. Remove the mod- ule(s).



Contact Warning

Be careful not to touch the metal pins on the module’s connecting edge. Even the clean- est hands have oils which can attract parti- cles, and degrade the module’s performance.



25.heatsink and fan unit

28. RAM Module(s)

• 7 Screws

2.Disassembly

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