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Getting Started

Adding memory (optional)

6Using a standard Phillips No. 1 screwdriver, loosen the captive screw that secures the memory module slot cover.

7Remove the memory slot cover.

Front of computer

Sample removing the memory module slot cover

8Place the memory module slot cover in a safe place so that you can retrieve it later.

Static electricity can damage the memory module. Before you handle the module, touch a grounded metal surface to discharge any static electricity you may have built up.

To avoid damaging the memory module, be careful not to touch its pin connector on the side you insert into the computer.

9Remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging.

Avoid touching the connectors on the memory module or on the computer. Grease or dust on the connectors may cause memory access problems.