4 Replacement Procedures 4.4 Memory module
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Installing the memory module
To install the memory module, confirm that the computer is turned off in boot mode (Not in
standby mode or hibernation mode). Then perform the following procedure (See Figure 4-7).
1. Insert the memory module into the connector of the computer slantwise (terminal
side first) and press it to connect firmly.
CAUTION: 1. The power must be turned off when you insert the memory module.
Inserting a memory module with the power on might damage the module
or the computer itself.
2. Never press hard or bend the memory module.
3. When installing a memory module, always install it to Slot A (near to the
system board) first.
4. After installing a memory module, make sure the right and left latches are
surely latched.
2. Install the memory slot cover and secure it with the screw (with an e-ring).
3. When the power of the computer is turned on, the computer checks automatically the
memory size. Confirm that the new memory is detected correctly.
4. If the memory is not detected, check that it is connected correctly.