Quick Reference Guide
Table Of Contents
- Contents
- About This Reference
- Hardware Basics
- Maintenance Basics
- Preventing static electricity discharge
- Opening the case
- Closing the case
- Adding or replacing memory
- Replacing the system battery
- Adding or replacing a CD or DVD drive
- Adding or replacing an optional diskette drive
- Adding or replacing the memory card reader
- Adding or replacing a hard drive
- Replacing the front fan
- Replacing the rear fan
- Replacing the power supply
- Replacing the heat sink and processor
- Replacing the I/O board
- Adding or replacing an expansion card
- Replacing the system board
- Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information
- Index
Adding or replacing memory
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Replacing the side panel
To replace the side panel:
1 Make sure that all of the internal cables are arranged inside the computer
so they will not be pinched when you close the computer.
Important
Your computer hardware options and
port locations may vary from this
illustration.
2 Insert the bottom edge of the side panel into the inside bottom edge of
the computer, then swing the side panel in toward the top of the
computer to secure it into place.
3 Replace the side panel thumbscrew.
4 Reconnect the cables and power cord.
Adding or replacing memory
When you upgrade the computer memory, make sure that you install the
correct type of memory module for your computer. Your computer uses DIMM
memory.
To install or replace DIMM memory:
1 Remove the side panel by following the instructions in “Removing the side
panel” on page 12.
2 For more stability, place your computer on its side. To avoid scratching the
case, place it on a towel or other non-abrasive surface.