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Upgrading or Replacing Memory, Removing the Memory Modules - memory upgrade

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Upgrading or Replacing Memory Your laptop is equipped with a configurable memory unit. The industry standard JEDEC DDR3 SODIMM memory module connectors are available for memory upgrade. The table below illustrates all the possible ways system memory can be configured. Memory connector #1 Memory connector #2 Total Memory 2 GB 2 GB 4 GB 2 GB 4 GB 6 GB 4 GB 2 GB 6 GB 4 GB 4 GB 8 GB 1 Removing the Memory Module(s) 2 1. Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 34. 2. Remove the battery pack (see "Replacing the Battery Pack" on page 36). 3. Loosen the two captive screws that secure the compartment door to the computer base. 4. Slide the compartment door towards the front of the computer and then lift it up. 1 compartment door 2 captive screws (2) CHAPTER 4: INSTALLING ADDITIONAL OR REPLACEMENT COMPONENTS 37

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CHAPTER 4: INSTALLING ADDITIONAL OR REPLACEMENT COMPONENTS
Upgrading or Replacing Memory
Your laptop is equipped with a configurable memory unit. °e industry standard
JEDEC 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
2 GB
2 GB
4 GB
2 GB
4 GB
6 GB
4 GB
2 GB
6 GB
4 GB
4 GB
8 GB
Removing the Memory Module(s)
1.
Follow the instructions in “Before You Begin” on page 34.
2.
Remove the battery pack (see “Replacing the Battery Pack“ on page 36).
3.
Loosen the two captive screws that secure the compartment door to the
computer base.
4.
Slide the compartment door towards the front of the computer and then lift
it up.
1
2
1
compartment door
2
captive screws (2)