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Removing the System Memory (RAM) from Under the Keyboard 2 - 13

2.Disassembly

Removing the System Memory (RAM) from Under the Keyboard

The computer has four memory sockets for 204 pin Small Outline Dual In-line (SO-DIMM) DDR III (DDR3) type memory

modules. The total memory size is automatically detected by the POST routine once you turn on your computer.

Note that four SO-DIMMs are only supported by Quad-Core CPUs; Dual-Core CPUs support two SO-DIMMs maxi-

mum.

Two primary memory sockets are located under component bay cover (the bottom case cover), and two secondary

memory sockets are located under the keyboard. If you are installing only two RAM modules then they should be in-

stalled in the primary memory sockets under the component bay cover.

Memory Upgrade Process

1. Remove screws - .

2. Use the small tool provided (see picture below) to carefully push out the top cover module at point .

3. Remove the top cover module

and remove screws - .

4. Carefully lift the keyboard up, being careful not to bend the keyboard ribbon cable .

Figure 9

RAM Module

Removal

a. Remove the compo-

nent bay cover.

b. Use the small tool

provided to carefully

push out the top

cover module.

c. Remove the top

cover module.

d. Remove the screws.

e. Carefully lift the key-

board up, being

careful not to bend

the keyboard ribbon

cable.

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C. Top Cover Module

D. Keyboard

•9 Screws

a. c.

Top Cover Module Tool

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