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Adding and Upgrading Memory Modules - memory installation

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Hardware Upgrades Adding and Upgrading Memory Modules Å WARNING: The memory compartments are the only user-accessible internal compartments on the notebook. All other areas that require a tool to access should be opened only by an authorized service provider. Å WARNING: Failure to unplug the power cord and remove all battery packs before installing a memory expansion module can damage the equipment and expose you to the risk of electrical shock. Ä CAUTION: Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage electronic components. Before beginning any procedure, ensure that you are discharged of static electricity by touching a grounded metal object. For more information, refer on the Documentation Library CD to the Regulatory and Safety Notices guide. The notebook has 2 memory slots located under the keyboard. One memory slot is populated at the factory. The other slot can be used for memory expansion. The notebook supports DDR 266 and 334 memory SIMS cards. The memory capacity of the notebook can be upgraded by adding a memory module to the expansion slot or by upgrading the memory module. To add or upgrade a memory module: 1. Shut down the notebook. (If you are not sure whether the notebook is off or in Hibernation, turn the notebook on by pressing the power button. Then shut down the notebook through the operating system.) 2. Disconnect all external devices connected to the notebook. 3. Disconnect the power cord. 8-6 Hardware Guide

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Hardware Guide
Hardware Upgrades
Adding and Upgrading Memory
Modules
Å
WARNING:
The memory compartments are the only user-accessible
internal compartments on the notebook. All other areas that require a
tool to access should be opened only by an authorized service provider.
Å
WARNING:
Failure to unplug the power cord and remove all battery
packs before installing a memory expansion module can damage the
equipment and expose you to the risk of electrical shock.
Ä
CAUTION:
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage electronic
components. Before beginning any procedure, ensure that you are
discharged of static electricity by touching a grounded metal object.
For more information, refer on the
Documentation Library
CD to the
Regulatory and Safety Notices
guide.
The notebook has 2 memory slots located under the keyboard.
One memory slot is populated at the factory. The other slot can be
used for memory expansion. The notebook supports DDR 266
and 334 memory SIMS cards.
The memory capacity of the notebook can be upgraded by adding
a memory module to the expansion slot or by upgrading the
memory module.
To add or upgrade a memory module:
1. Shut down the notebook. (If you are not sure whether the
notebook is off or in Hibernation, turn the notebook on by
pressing the power button. Then shut down the notebook
through the operating system.)
2. Disconnect all external devices connected to the notebook.
3. Disconnect the power cord.