Replacing A Memory Module - Lenovo 10KY Hardware Maintenance Manual

Replacing a memory module

Attention: Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the Chapter
1 "Read this first: Important safety information" on page 1.
The following table provides information about the memory module installation rules. The "X" mark indicates
the memory slot(s) into which the memory module(s) should be installed in different situations. The numbers
1 and 2 indicate the installation sequence. To locate the memory module slots, see "Parts on the system
board" on page 34.
Memory modules
One memory module
Two memory modules
To replace a memory module, do the following:
1. Remove any media from the drives and turn off all connected devices and the computer. Then,
disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables that are connected to the
computer.
2. Remove the computer cover. See "Removing the computer cover" on page 82.
3. Locate the memory module you want to replace. The memory modules are installed in the memory slots
on the system board. See "Parts on the system board" on page 34.
4. Open the retaining clips and gently pull the memory module out of the memory slot.
Figure 34. Removing a memory module
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DIMM 1
X
X
DIMM 2
X