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Adding or replacing memory modules

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Adding or replacing memory modules Adding or replacing memory modules Important Use only memory modules designed for your Gateway notebook. Tools Required You need a small Phillips screwdriver to replace memory modules. Your notebook uses memory modules called SO-DIMMs (Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Modules). The modules are available in various capacities and any module can be placed in any slot. Memory bay To add or replace memory modules: 1 Follow the guidelines under "Preventing static electricity discharge" on page 74. 2 Turn off your notebook. 3 Disconnect from the optional port replicator. 4 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable if they are connected to the notebook. 5 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to the notebook and remove any PC cards. 6 Turn your notebook over so the bottom is facing up, then remove the main battery and optional secondary battery. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 51. 75

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Adding or replacing memory modules
75
Adding or replacing memory
modules
Important
Use only memory
modules designed for
your Gateway
notebook.
Tools
Required
You need a small
Phillips screwdriver to
replace memory
modules.
Your notebook uses memory modules called
SO-DIMMs (Small Outline Dual Inline Memory
Modules). The modules are available in various
capacities and any module can be placed in any
slot.
To add or replace memory modules:
1
Follow the guidelines under
“Preventing
static electricity discharge” on page 74
.
2
Turn off your notebook.
3
Disconnect from the optional port
replicator.
4
Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable,
and network cable if they are connected to
the notebook.
5
Disconnect all peripheral devices
connected to the notebook and remove
any PC cards.
6
Turn your notebook over so the bottom is
facing up, then remove the main battery
and optional secondary battery. For more
information, see
“Changing batteries” on
page 51
.
Memory bay