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V460 User Guide V1.0_en.book Page 35 Wednesday, March 24, 2010 4:59 PM Appendix A. CRU instructions 6 If two SO-DIMMs are already installed in the memory slot, remove one of them to make room for the new one by pressing out on the latches on both edges of the socket at the same time. Be sure to save the old SODIMM for future use. a a b 7 Insert the notched end of the DIMM into the socket. Press the DIMM firmly, and pivot it until it snaps into place. Make sure that it is firmly fixed in the slot and does not move easily. 8 After aligning the attachment clips with their matching gaps, reinstall the compartment cover. 9 Tighten the screws. 0 Reinstall the battery. A Turn the computer over again. Connect the AC adapter and the cables to the computer again. Note: If only one DIMM is used on the computer you are servicing, the card must be installed in SLOT-0 ( : lower slot), but not in SLOT-1 ( : upper slot). b a To make sure that the SO-DIMM is installed correctly, do as follows: 1 Turn the computer on. 2 Hold F2 during startup. The BIOS setup utility screen opens. The System Memory item shows the total amount of memory installed in your computer. 35

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Appendix A. CRU instructions
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6
If two SO-DIMMs are already installed in the memory slot, remove one of
them to make room for the new one by pressing out on the latches on
both edges of the socket at the same time. Be sure to save the old SO-
DIMM for future use.
7
Insert the notched end of the DIMM into the socket.
Press the DIMM firmly, and pivot it until it snaps into place. Make sure
that it is firmly fixed in the slot and does not move easily.
8
After aligning the attachment clips with their matching gaps, reinstall the
compartment cover.
9
Tighten the screws.
0
Reinstall the battery.
A
Turn the computer over again. Connect the AC adapter and the cables to
the computer again.
To make sure that the SO-DIMM is installed correctly, do as follows:
1
Turn the computer on.
2
Hold F2 during startup. The BIOS setup utility screen opens. The
System Memory
item shows the total amount of memory installed in
your computer.
Note:
If only one DIMM is used on the computer you are servicing, the card must be
installed in SLOT-0 (
: lower slot), but not in SLOT-1 (
: upper slot).
b
a
a
b
a
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