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6 Attach the data cable connector end to an open Serial ATA (or Parallel ATA) connector on the PC motherboard. Removing a Memory Module 1 Complete the procedures to prepare the PC and remove the side panel as described in "Opening and Closing the PC" on page 1. 2 Remove the front panel. See "Removing the Front Panel" on page 3. 3 Remove the hard disk drive. See "Removing a Hard Disk Drive" on page 6. 4 Gently lay the PC on its side. 5 Locate the memory sockets on the motherboard. Serial ATA motherboard connector WARNING: Do not to use the connector that was connected to the original Serial ATA drive that was installed in the system. 7 Complete the procedures to replace the side panel, and to close the PC. See "Opening and Closing the PC" on page 1. Adding Memory The motherboard contains sockets for DDR DIMMs (double data rate dual in-line memory modules). The exact number of sockets depends on which model you have. To determine which type and speed of memory module your PC uses, and for specific memory module information and specifications, go to the Web site listed in your Warranty and Support Guide and click the Support link. CAUTION: When handling a memory module, be careful not to touch any of the contacts. Doing so may damage the module. 6 Move any cabling out of the way, if necessary. WARNING: Do not pull the memory module out of the socket. Use the retaining clips to eject the module. 7 Push down the two retaining clips on the ends of the socket until the memory module pops out of the socket. 8 Hold the memory module by its edges only, as you lift it away from the socket. Store it in its antistatic packaging. WARNING: Using the wrong type of memory module could damage the system. Upgrading and Servicing Guide 11

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6
Attach the data cable connector end to an open
Serial ATA (or Parallel ATA) connector on the PC
motherboard.
Serial ATA motherboard connector
WARNING: Do not to use the connector
that was connected to the original
Serial ATA drive that was installed in the
system.
7
Complete the procedures to replace the side panel,
and to close the PC. See “Opening and Closing the
PC” on page 1.
Adding Memory
The motherboard contains sockets for DDR DIMMs
(double data rate dual in-line memory modules). The
exact number of sockets depends on which model
you have.
To determine which type and speed of memory
module your PC uses, and for specific memory module
information and specifications, go to the Web site
listed in your
Warranty and Support Guide
and click
the
Support
link.
WARNING: Using the wrong type of
memory module could damage the
system.
Removing a Memory Module
1
Complete the procedures to prepare the PC and
remove the side panel as described in “Opening
and Closing the PC” on page 1.
2
Remove the front panel. See “Removing the Front
Panel” on page 3.
3
Remove the hard disk drive. See “Removing a Hard
Disk Drive” on page 6.
4
Gently lay the PC on its side.
5
Locate the memory sockets on the motherboard.
CAUTION: When handling a memory
module, be careful not to touch any of the
contacts. Doing so may damage the
module.
6
Move any cabling out of the way, if necessary.
WARNING: Do not pull the memory
module out of the socket. Use the
retaining clips to eject the module.
7
Push down the two retaining clips on the ends of
the socket until the memory module pops out of the
socket.
8
Hold the memory module by its edges only, as you
lift it away from the socket. Store it in its antistatic
packaging.
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