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Adding or replacing a memory module to the expansion memory module slot, WARNING, CAUTION - battery replacement

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Adding or replacing a memory module to the expansion memory module slot WARNING! To reduce the risk of electric shock and damage to the equipment, unplug the power cord and remove all batteries before installing a memory module. CAUTION: Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage electronic components. Before beginning any procedure, touch a grounded metal object to be sure that you are discharged of static electricity. To add or replace a memory module in the expansion memory module slot, follow these steps: 1. Save your work. 2. Shut down the computer and close the display. If you are not sure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on by pressing the power button. Then shut down the computer through the operating system. 3. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer. 4. Unplug the power cord from the AC outlet. 5. Turn the computer upside down on a flat surface. 6. Remove the battery from the computer. 7. Loosen the memory module compartment cover screw (1). 8. Lift the memory module compartment cover (2) away from the computer. 9. Remove the memory module: a. Pull away the retention clips (1) on each side of the memory module. The memory module tilts up. CAUTION: To prevent damage to the memory module, hold the memory module by the edges only. Do not touch the components on the memory module. 2 Adding or replacing memory modules ENWW

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Adding or replacing a memory module to the expansion
memory module slot
WARNING!
To reduce the risk of electric shock and damage to the equipment, unplug the power cord
and remove all batteries before installing a memory module.
CAUTION:
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage electronic components. Before beginning any
procedure, touch a grounded metal object to be sure that you are discharged of static electricity.
To add or replace a memory module in the expansion memory module slot, follow these steps:
1.
Save your work.
2.
Shut down the computer and close the display.
If you are not sure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on by pressing
the power button. Then shut down the computer through the operating system.
3.
Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer.
4.
Unplug the power cord from the AC outlet.
5.
Turn the computer upside down on a flat surface.
6.
Remove the battery from the computer.
7.
Loosen the memory module compartment cover screw
(1)
.
8.
Lift the memory module compartment cover
(2)
away from the computer.
9.
Remove the memory module:
a.
Pull away the retention clips
(1)
on each side of the memory module.
The memory module tilts up.
CAUTION:
To prevent damage to the memory module, hold the memory module by the
edges only. Do not touch the components on the memory module.
2
Adding or replacing memory modules
ENWW