Service manual

Disassembly
Removing the System Memory (RAM) - 2 2 - 15
2.Disassembly
5. Remove screws - from the fan unit, disconnect the fan cable , and lift the fan unit off the computer
(Figure 10d).
6. Gently pull the two release latches & on the sides of the memory socket in the direction indicated by
the arrows (Figure 10e).
7. The RAM module will pop-up, and you can then remove it.
8. Insert a new module holding it at about a 30° angle and fit the connectors firmly into the memory slot.
9. The module’s pin alignment will allow it to only fit one way. Make sure the module is seated as far into the socket
as it will go. DO NOT FORCE the module; it should fit without much pressure.
10. Press the module in and down towards the mainboard until the slot levers click into place to secure the module.
11. Replace the fan unit above the RAM module slot and replace screws - , then reconnect the cable (Figure
10d).
12. Insert the heatsink (make sure not to trap or catch the plastic VGA heat sink tab under the CPU heat sink
when inserting it) (Figure 9c).
13. Tighten the CPU heat sink screws - in the order indicated on the label (i.e. tighten screw first, and lastly
tighten screw ) and reconnect the CPU fan cables & (Figure 9b).
14.
Replace the component bay cover and screws.
15. Restart the computer to allow the BIOS to register the new memory configuration as it starts up.
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Figure 10
RAM-2 Module
Removal (cont’d.)
d. Remove screws and lift
the fan unit.
e. Pull the release latch
and remove the module.
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21. Fan Unit
24. RAM Module
•11 Screws
24
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17
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24
e.d.
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9
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