Fujitsu Laptop manual Installing a Memory Upgrade Module, Removing a Memory Upgrade Module

L i f e B o o k B S e r i e s – S e c t i o n F o u r

Memory Upgrade

Module

Your LifeBook has been configured with either 64MB or 128MB of high speed Synchronous Dynamic RAM (SDRAM) factory installed. To increase your LifeBook’s memory capacity, you must replace the original memory module with a higher capacity module. The memory upgrade must be a dual-in-line (DIMM) 100 MHz SDRAM module.

C A U T I O N

Do not remove any screws from the memory upgrade module compartment except those specifically shown in the directions for installing and removing the memory upgrade module.

INSTALLING A MEMORY UPGRADE MODULE

1.Turn off power to your LifeBook using the power switch, and remove any attached power adapter (AC or auto/airline).

2.Make sure that all connector covers are closed.

3.Turn the LifeBook bottom side up, with the front panel toward you.

4.Remove the screws of the memory upgrade module compartment. (Figure 4-6)

5.Remove the cover.

upgrade module with the connector slot in the compartment. The connector will be pointing toward the rear of the LifeBook.

8.Insert the memory upgrade module at a 45° angle. Press the connector edge of the module firmly down and into the connector until it lodges under the retaining clip. You will hear a click when it is prop- erly in place. (Figure 4-7)

Figure 4-7 Installing a Memory Upgrade Module

9.Replace the cover.

10. Replace the screws.

P O I N T

The memory upgrade module is not something you routinely remove from your LifeBook. Once it is installed, you should leave it in place unless you want to change system memory capacity.

Figure 4-6 Opening the Memory Upgrade Compartment

C A U T I O N

The memory upgrade module can be severely damaged by electrostatic discharge (ESD). Be sure you are properly grounded when handling and installing the module.

6.Remove the memory upgrade module from the static guarded sleeve.

7.Align the memory upgrade module with the part side up. Align the connector edge of the memory

REMOVING A MEMORY UPGRADE MODULE

1.Perform steps 1 through 5 of Installing a Memory Upgrade Module.

2.Pull the clips sideways away from each side of the memory upgrade module at the same time.

3.While holding the clips out, remove the module from the slot by lifting it up and pulling towards the rear of your LifeBook. (Figure 4-8)

Figure 4-8 Removing a Memory Upgrade Module

4.Store the memory upgrade module in a static guarded sleeve.

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