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Upgrading or Replacing Memory, Removing the Memory Modules - upgrade

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Upgrading or Replacing Memory Your laptop is equipped with a configurable memory unit. The industry standard JEDEC PC3-8500/PC3-10600 (DDR3) SODIMM memory module connectors are available for memory upgrade. The table below illustrates all the possible ways system memory can be configured. Removing the Memory Module(s) 1. Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 42. 2. Loosen the two screws and remove the compartment door. Memory connector #1 1 GB 2 GB 1 GB 2 GB 4 GB Memory connector #2 1 GB 1 GB 2 GB 2 GB 4 GB Total Memory 2 GB 3 GB 3 GB 4 GB 8 GB 21 1 screws (2) 2 compartment door CHAPTER 5: INSTALLING ADDITIONAL OR REPLACEMENT COMPONENTS 45

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CHAPTER 5: INSTALLING ADDITIONAL OR REPLACEMENT COMPONENTS
Upgrading or Replacing Memory
Your laptop is equipped with a configurable memory unit. °e industry standard
JEDEC PC3-8500/PC3-10600 (DDR3) SODIMM memory module connectors are
available for memory upgrade. °e table below illustrates all the possible ways
system memory can be configured.
Memory connector #1
Memory connector #2
Total Memory
1 GB
1 GB
2 GB
2 GB
1 GB
3 GB
1 GB
2 GB
3 GB
2 GB
2 GB
4 GB
4 GB
4 GB
8 GB
Removing the Memory Module(s)
Follow the instructions in “Before You Begin” on page
1.
42.
Loosen the two screws and remove the compartment door.
2.
2
1
1
screws (2)
2
compartment door