Upgrade and Service Guide

36 Upgrading and Servicing Guide

To determine which type and speed of memory module your computer uses, and for

specific memory module information and specifications, go to the Web site listed in your

Limited Warranty and Support Guide, and click the Support link.

Removing a memory module

1 Prepare the computer to be opened, open the left access door, open and remove the

PCI door, and remove the thermal divider. See “Opening and Closing the Computer”

on page 1.

2 Locate the memory sockets (A and B) on the motherboard.

3 If necessary for clearance, remove the top card from the add-in card slot. See

“Removing and Installing an Add-in Card” on page 39.

WARNING: Using the wrong type of memory module could damage the

computer.

CAUTION: When handling a memory module, be careful not to touch any of

the contacts. Doing so may damage the module.

WARNING: If the memory module has extended heatsink fins, do not grip the

module by the fins.