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3.
The floppy drive assembly can be further disassembled by removing
the Phillips-head screws from the sides of the floppy drive assembly;
lifting off the cover and lifting out the floppy drive and cable
connector (ZIF connector type). Unplug the cable at the ZIF connector.
6.5.3
Removing/Replacing the Hard Drive
The procedure for removing and replacing the hard drive assembly is as
follows:
1
. Power down the notebook, remove the battery packs, and disconnect
the AC adapter, if installed.
2
. Disconnect any peripheral device interface cables from the external
interface connectors and remove any installed PCMCIA options.
3
. Locate the HDD release button on the side of the notebook computer;
press and hold the release button in the direction of the arrow while
sliding the HDD assembly out of its bay.
4
. Replacement is essentially the reverse of Steps 1 through 3.
6.5.4
Removing/Replacing Dual Inline Memory
Modules (DIMMs)
To remove and replace the expansion memory, use the following procedure:
1
. Power down the notebook; disconnect the AC Adapter (if attached) and
remove the notebook battery packs as described in Paragraph 6.5.1.
2
. Using a small Phillips head screw driver, remove the two screws that
secure the RAM Access Door to the base and remove the door.
3
. Push the two plastic springs away from the board edge and remove
the board using a slight rocking motion.
4
. When installing a DIMM board, insert the edge of the board into the
rear of its connector using a slight rocking motion at an angle to the
surface of the board.
5
. Once the DIMM is fully inserted in the connector, push downward on
both sides of the board to snap it in place.
6
. Repeat steps 4 and 5 for each DIMM module being installed. Then
replace hardware earlier removed in Steps 1 and 2.
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