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CHAPTER 8: Upgrading Your Notebook 12 Hold the new or replacement module at a 30-degree angle and press it into the empty memory slot. This module is keyed so it can only be inserted in one direction. If the module does not fit, make sure that the notch in the module lines up with the tab in the memory bay. Tips & Tricks The screw hole is marked with a K. 13 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the cover screws. 14 Replace the keyboard screw. 15 Insert the battery(ies), then turn your notebook over. 16 Connect the optional port replicator. -OR- Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable. Replacing the hard drive kit Tools Required You need a small Phillips screwdriver to replace the hard drive kit. If you would like more hard drive capacity, you can replace your original drive with a higher-capacity drive. Hard drive kit To replace the hard drive kit: 1 Create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. For more information, see "Creating Drivers and Applications Recovery discs" in the online User Guide. 78

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CHAPTER 8: Upgrading Your Notebook
78
12
Hold the new or replacement module at a
30-degree angle and press it into the
empty memory slot. This module is keyed
so it can only be inserted in one direction.
If the module does not fit, make sure that
the notch in the module lines up with the
tab in the memory bay.
13
Replace the memory bay cover, then
tighten the cover screws.
Tips & Tricks
The screw hole is
marked with a K.
14
Replace the keyboard screw.
15
Insert the battery(ies), then turn your
notebook over.
16
Connect the optional port replicator.
-OR-
Connect the power adapter, modem cable,
and network cable.
Replacing the hard drive kit
Tools
Required
You need a small
Phillips screwdriver to
replace the hard drive
kit.
If you would like more hard drive capacity, you
can replace your original drive with a
higher-capacity drive.
To replace the hard drive kit:
1
Create a
Drivers and Applications Recovery
disc. For more information, see “Creating
Drivers and Applications Recovery discs” in
the online
User Guide
.
Hard drive
kit