CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before opening the cover.
5.Remove the computer cover.
NOTICE: Before touching anything inside your computer, ground yourself by touching an unpainted metal surface, such as the metal at the back of the computer. While you work, periodically touch an unpainted metal surface to dissipate any static electricity that could harm internal components.
6.Lay the computer on its side so that the system board is on the bottom of the inside of the computer.
7.If necessary, remove a memory module:
a.Press out the securing clip at each end of the memory module connector.
b.Grasp the module and pull up.
If the module is difficult to remove, gently ease the module back and forth to remove it from the connector.
8.To insert a module, press out the securing clip at each end of the memory module connector.
9.Align the notches on the bottom of the module with the crossbars in the connector.
NOTICE: To avoid breaking the memory module, do not press near the middle of the module.
10.Insert the module straight down into the connector, ensuring that it fits into the vertical guides at each end of the connector. Press firmly on the ends of the module until it snaps into place.
If you insert the module correctly, the securing clips snap into the cutouts at each end of the module.
11.Close the computer cover.
NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network wall jack and then plug it into the computer.
12.Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on.
13.Click the Start button,
14.Click the General tab.
HINT: The system memory value reported by the operating system will be slightly less than the memory installed because some memory is reserved for video functions.
15.To verify that the memory is installed correctly, check the amount of memory (RAM) listed.
Removing the Front Panel
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions provided in your Owner's Manual.
CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before opening the cover.
1.Shut down the computer through the Start menu.
2.Ensure that your computer and attached devices are turned off. If your computer and attached devices did not automatically turn off when you shut down your computer, turn them off now.
