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Replacing a memory module

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Chapter 8. Replacing hardware 12. Install the new optical drive. (1) Slide the new optical drive into the drive bay and screw it in. (2) Align then screw in the new hard disk drive and bay to the chassis. 13. Install hard disk drive and motherboard cover back. 14. Install the computer cover and stand. Replacing a memory module Attention Turn off the computer and wait 3 to 5 minutes to let the computer cool down before replacing a memory module. Note For this procedure, it helps to place the computer face-down on a soft flat surface. Lenovo recommends that you use a blanket, towel, or other soft cloth to protect the touch screen surface from scratches or other damage. To replace the memory module: 1. Remove any media (diskettes, CDs, or memory cards) from the drives, shut down the operating system, turn off all attached devices, and the computer. 2. Unplug all power cords from electrical outlets. 3. Disconnect all cables attached to the computer. This includes power cords, input/output (I/O) cables, and any other cables that are connected to the computer. Refer to "Locating connectors on the rear of the computer". 4. Remove the computer stand. Refer to "Removing the computer stand". 5. Remove the computer cover. Refer to "Removing the computer cover". 6. Remove the motherboard cover. Refer to "Removing the motherboard cover". 37

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Chapter 8. Replacing hardware
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12. Install the new optical drive.
(1) Slide the new optical drive into the drive bay and screw it in.
(2) Align then screw in the new hard disk drive and bay to the chassis.
13. Install hard disk drive and motherboard cover back.
14. Install the computer cover and stand.
Replacing a memory module
Attention
Turn off the computer and wait 3 to 5 minutes to let the computer
cool down before replacing a memory module.
Note
For this procedure, it helps to place the computer face-down on a
soft flat surface. Lenovo recommends that you use a blanket, towel,
or other soft cloth to protect the touch screen surface from scratches
or other damage.
To replace the memory module:
1.
Remove any media (diskettes, CDs, or memory cards) from the drives,
shut down the operating system, turn off all attached devices, and the
computer.
2.
Unplug all power cords from electrical outlets.
3.
Disconnect all cables attached to the computer. This includes power
cords, input/output (I/O) cables, and any other cables that are
connected to the computer. Refer to “Locating connectors on the rear
of the computer”.
4.
Remove the computer stand. Refer to “Removing the computer stand”.
5.
Remove the computer cover. Refer to “Removing the computer cover”.
6.
Remove the motherboard cover. Refer to “Removing the motherboard
cover”.