Service manual
Disassembly
2 - 10 Removing the System Memory (RAM)
2.Disassembly
Removing the System Memory (RAM)
The computer has two memory sockets for 204 pin Small Outline Dual In-line Memory Modules (SO-DIMM) supporting
DDR3 1333MHz. The main memory can be expanded up to 8GB. The SO-DIMM modules supported are DDRIII 1GB,
2GB and 4GB Modules. The total memory size is automatically detected by the POST routine once you turn on your
computer.
Memory Upgrade Process
1. Turn off the computer, remove the battery (page 2 - 5).
2. Locate the component bay cover and remove screws - (Figure 6a
).
3. Carefully remove the component bay cover (Figure 6b
).
4. The RAM is located at point (Figure 6b
).
Figure 6
RAM Module
Removal
a. Remove the screws.
b. Remove the cover.
Contact Warning
Be careful not to touch
the metal pins on the
module’s connecting
edge. Even the clean-
est hands have oils
which can attract parti-
cles, and degrade the
module’s perfor-
mance.
1
2
12
1
13
1. Component Bay Co-
ver
•11 Screws
a. b.
1
6
3
2
5
7
89
4
12 11
1
RAM Location
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