User's Manual

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Before You Install Memory
To prevent personal injury and damage to the equipment, follow the
precautions listed here before installing a memory module.
Take the following precautions when installing a memory module:
• Before you remove the memory module compartment door, turn off the
computer, unplug the power cord, and remove the battery. Also, disconnect any
peripheral devices.
• Before handling a memory module, discharge any static electricity by touching
a grounded surface or using a grounding wrist strap.
• Do not insert objects with conductive material, such as metal screwdrivers or
graphite pencils, into the memory-module compartment.
• Be careful in handling the metal plate of the memory door.
Installing a Memory Module
Handle a memory module carefully. Hold them only by the edges.
To install a memory module:
1. Turn the computer over so that the bottom faces up.
2. Using a screwdriver, remove the screw that holds the memory-module
compartment door in place.
3. Grasp the edge of the door and pull the door off the chassis.
4. Remove installed modules if necessary:
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