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Adding or replacing memory modules

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www.gateway.com Adding or replacing memory modules Important Use only memory modules designed for your Gateway notebook. Tools 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 86. 2 Turn off your notebook. 3 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 4 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to the notebook and remove any PC cards. 5 Turn your notebook over so the bottom is facing up, then remove the battery. For more information, see "Changing the battery" on page 51. 87

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Adding or replacing 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 86
.
2
Turn off your notebook.
3
Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network
cable.
4
Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to the
notebook and remove any PC cards.
5
Turn your notebook over so the bottom is facing up,
then remove the battery. For more information, see
“Changing the battery” on page 51
.
Important
Use only memory modules designed for your Gateway notebook.
Tools
You need a small Phillips screwdriver to replace memory modules.
Memory
bay