Removal and Replacement Procedures Expansion Cards and Memory
11.1.3DIMM Installation
1.If the computer has a locked Smart Cover Lock, use Computer Setup to unlock the lock and disable the Smart Cover Sensor.
2.Shut down the operating system properly and turn off the computer and any external devices; then, disconnect the power cord from the power outlet.
3.Remove the access panel and locate the memory module sockets.
ÅWARNING: To reduce risk of personal injury from hot surfaces, allow the internal system components to cool before touching.
4.Open both latches of the memory module socket 1, and insert the memory module into the socket 2.
Begin by installing a module into the socket nearest the preinstalled module, and install the modules following the numerical order of the sockets.
A memory module can be installed only one way. Match the notch on the module with the tab on the memory socket. Push the module down into the socket, ensuring that the module is fully inserted and properly seated 3.
✎When the computer starts up, it will recognize the system memory upgrades and automatically reconfigure the computer.
Do not exceed 1 GB of memory on a system. Exceeding that limit will cause the system to halt.
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