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Installing a Memory Module, Before you begin

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Installing a Memory Module Before you begin Read "Electrical Safety" on page 4 and "Handling Static-Sensitive Devices" on page 5. Read the instructions that come with the new system memory. Turn off the computer and all other connected devices. Disconnect all cables attached to the computer and remove the computer cover (see "Disconnecting Cables and Removing the Cover" on page 6). Note: For information on memory configuration, see Table 1 on page 15. 1 To locate the memory connectors inside your computer, see "Identifying Parts on the System Board" on page 13. 2 Be sure the retaining clips are in the open position, as shown in the second illustration below. If the retaining clips are perpendicular with the connector, push outward on them until they click open. 3 Touch the static-protective package containing the memory module to any unpainted metal surface in the computer, and then remove the module. 4 Position the module above the connector so that the two notches on the bottom edge of the module align properly with the connector. 16 Installing Options in Your Personal Computer

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Installing a Memory Module
Before you begin
±
Read “Electrical Safety” on page
4 and “Handling Static-Sensitive Devices”
on page
5.
±
Read the instructions that come with the new system memory.
±
Turn off the computer and all other connected devices.
±
Disconnect all cables attached to the computer and remove the computer
cover (see “Disconnecting Cables and Removing the Cover” on page
6).
Note:
For information on memory configuration, see Table
1 on page
15.
1
To locate the memory connectors inside your computer,
see “Identifying Parts on the System Board” on page
13.
2
Be sure the retaining clips are in the open position, as shown in the second
illustration below.
If the retaining clips are perpendicular with the connector,
push outward on them until they click open.
3
Touch the static-protective package containing the memory module to any
unpainted
metal surface in the computer, and then remove the module.
4
Position the module above the connector so that the two notches on the
bottom edge of the module align properly with the connector.
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Installing Options in Your Personal Computer