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Computer Upgrades
2. The memory module can be installed in only one way. Match the
notch on the module 1 with the tab on the memory socket. Push
the module carefully and firmly into the slot ensuring that the
latches 2 on both ends snap into place.
Installing a Memory Module
3. Complete the procedure described in “Reassembling the
Computer” section of this guide.
✎If a blank screen is displayed after replacing or adding a memory
module, the memory is installed incorrectly or it is the wrong type of
memory. Remove and reinstall the memory module as previously
described in the “Replacing or Adding a Memory Module” section of
this chapter.
Removing or Installing an Expansion Card
An expansion card is a circuit board that fits into a computer
expansion slot. Your computer contains several expansion slots that
can be used to add components to your computer.