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Installing or replacing a memory module

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7. Pivot the card latch to the closed position to secure the PCI card. Figure 11. Installing a PCI card 8. Reinstall the screw to secure the PCI card latch in place. 9. To complete the installation or replacement, go to "Completing the parts replacement" on page 99. Installing or replacing a memory module Attention: Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the "Important safety information" in the ThinkCentre User Guide. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre User Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support This section provides instructions on how to install or replace a memory module. Your computer has two slots for installing or replacing DDR3 DIMMs that provide up to a maximum of 8 GB system memory. When installing or replacing a memory module, use 1 GB, 2 GB, or 4 GB DDR3 DIMMs in any combination up to a maximum of 8 GB. To install or replace a memory module, do the following: 1. Turn off the computer and disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets. 2. Remove the computer cover. See "Removing the computer cover" on page 78. 3. Lay the computer on its side for easier access to the system board. 4. Locate the memory slots. See "Locating parts on the system board" on page 76. 5. Remove any parts that might prevent your access to the memory slots. Depending on your computer model, you might need to remove the PCI Express x16 graphics card for easier access to the memory slots. See "Installing or replacing a PCI card" on page 81. 6. Depending on whether you are installing or replacing a memory module, do one of the following: Chapter 8. Replacing FRUs (Machine Types: 1899, 1928, 1932, and 1934) 83

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7. Pivot the card latch to the closed position to secure the PCI card.
Figure 11. Installing a PCI card
8. Reinstall the screw to secure the PCI card latch in place.
9. To complete the installation or replacement, go to “Completing the parts replacement” on page 99.
Installing or replacing a memory module
Attention:
Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the “Important safety information”
in the
ThinkCentre User Guide
. To obtain a copy of the
ThinkCentre User Guide
, go to:
This section provides instructions on how to install or replace a memory module.
Your computer has two slots for installing or replacing DDR3 DIMMs that provide up to a maximum of 8 GB
system memory. When installing or replacing a memory module, use 1 GB, 2 GB, or 4 GB DDR3 DIMMs in
any combination up to a maximum of 8 GB.
To install or replace a memory module, do the following:
1. Turn off the computer and disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets.
2. Remove the computer cover. See “Removing the computer cover” on page 78.
3. Lay the computer on its side for easier access to the system board.
4. Locate the memory slots. See “Locating parts on the system board” on page 76.
5. Remove any parts that might prevent your access to the memory slots. Depending on your computer
model, you might need to remove the PCI Express x16 graphics card for easier access to the memory
slots. See “Installing or replacing a PCI card” on page 81.
6. Depending on whether you are installing or replacing a memory module, do one of the following:
Chapter 8
.
Replacing FRUs (Machine Types: 1899, 1928, 1932, and 1934)
83