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... Service and Support 7-2 Preparing to Ship the Computer 7-3 Solving Minor Problems 7-4 8 Upgrading the Computer Preparing the Computer 8-2 Removing or Upgrading a Drive 8-6 Locating Drive Positions 8-7 Removing a Drive 8-7 Replacing or Adding a Drive . . . . . 8-13 Upgrading or Replacing Memory . . . . . 8-17 Removing a Memory Module . . . . . 8-18 Replacing or Adding a Memory Module 8-19 Removing or Installing an Expansion Card 8-22 Reassembling the Computer...
... Service and Support 7-2 Preparing to Ship the Computer 7-3 Solving Minor Problems 7-4 8 Upgrading the Computer Preparing the Computer 8-2 Removing or Upgrading a Drive 8-6 Locating Drive Positions 8-7 Removing a Drive 8-7 Replacing or Adding a Drive . . . . . 8-13 Upgrading or Replacing Memory . . . . . 8-17 Removing a Memory Module . . . . . 8-18 Replacing or Adding a Memory Module 8-19 Removing or Installing an Expansion Card 8-22 Reassembling the Computer...
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... turn off . Reinstall the old memory to return your computer to the Warranty and Support Guide for instructions. Refer to "Upgrading or Replacing Memory" on and/or start. (Continued) Wrong memory modules were used in the upgrade, or memory modules were installed in the wrong ...location. See Chapter 8, "Upgrading the Computer" for details. Computer appears locked Software...
... turn off . Reinstall the old memory to return your computer to the Warranty and Support Guide for instructions. Refer to "Upgrading or Replacing Memory" on and/or start. (Continued) Wrong memory modules were used in the upgrade, or memory modules were installed in the wrong ...location. See Chapter 8, "Upgrading the Computer" for details. Computer appears locked Software...
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Return to "Replacing or Adding a Drive" on page 8-13, and begin with random access memory (RAM), which temporarily stores data and instructions on the 8000 model Getting Started 8-17 Replacing the Diskette Drive Adapter on your computer. Upgrading the Computer Upgrading or Replacing Memory Your computer comes with step 1. The procedures for upgrading or replacing these modules are the same for the 6000 and 8000 models. You can install memory expansion modules in the memory expansion slots in the computer. 3.
Return to "Replacing or Adding a Drive" on page 8-13, and begin with random access memory (RAM), which temporarily stores data and instructions on the 8000 model Getting Started 8-17 Replacing the Diskette Drive Adapter on your computer. Upgrading the Computer Upgrading or Replacing Memory Your computer comes with step 1. The procedures for upgrading or replacing these modules are the same for the 6000 and 8000 models. You can install memory expansion modules in the memory expansion slots in the computer. 3.
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Complete the procedure described in "Preparing the Computer" on the system board. 8-18 Locating the Memory Module The location and number of memory modules may damage the module. 1. Getting Started Locate the memory module inside your computer. Doing so may vary slightly by model. Upgrading the Computer Removing a Memory Module CAUTION: When handling a memory module, be careful not to touch any of the memory modules 1, memory slots 2, and release latches 3 on page 8-2, but do not remove the front bezel. 2. See the following illustration for the location of the contacts.
Complete the procedure described in "Preparing the Computer" on the system board. 8-18 Locating the Memory Module The location and number of memory modules may damage the module. 1. Getting Started Locate the memory module inside your computer. Doing so may vary slightly by model. Upgrading the Computer Removing a Memory Module CAUTION: When handling a memory module, be careful not to touch any of the memory modules 1, memory slots 2, and release latches 3 on page 8-2, but do not remove the front bezel. 2. See the following illustration for the location of the contacts.
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... may damage the module. Upgrading the Computer Replacing or Adding a Memory Module Upgrade the memory in your computer with memory of the same type and speed as the memory originally installed in your computer at each end of memory is in all languages). Removing a Memory Module Getting Started 8-19 Lift the memory module 2 from the memory slot. Open both latches...
... may damage the module. Upgrading the Computer Replacing or Adding a Memory Module Upgrade the memory in your computer with memory of the same type and speed as the memory originally installed in your computer at each end of memory is in all languages). Removing a Memory Module Getting Started 8-19 Lift the memory module 2 from the memory slot. Open both latches...
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Opening the Latches on the Memory Module Socket 8-20 Getting Started Upgrading the Computer 1. Open both latches of the memory module socket 1. ❏ If you are replacing a memory module, put the new memory module in the same memory slot from which the old memory was removed. ❏ If you are adding a memory module, install the new module into the socket nearest the preinstalled module, and install additional modules in the next available sockets.
Opening the Latches on the Memory Module Socket 8-20 Getting Started Upgrading the Computer 1. Open both latches of the memory module socket 1. ❏ If you are replacing a memory module, put the new memory module in the same memory slot from which the old memory was removed. ❏ If you are adding a memory module, install the new module into the socket nearest the preinstalled module, and install additional modules in the next available sockets.
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Upgrading the Computer 3. Installing a Memory Module Getting Started 8-21 Push the module carefully and firmly into the slot ensuring that the latches 2 on the memory socket. Complete the procedure described in only one way. If a blank screen is displayed after replacing or adding a memory module, the memory is ...installed incorrectly or it is the wrong type of this guide. Match the notch on the module 1 with the tab on both ends snap into place. Remove and reinstall the memory module. The memory module can be installed in...
Upgrading the Computer 3. Installing a Memory Module Getting Started 8-21 Push the module carefully and firmly into the slot ensuring that the latches 2 on the memory socket. Complete the procedure described in only one way. If a blank screen is displayed after replacing or adding a memory module, the memory is ...installed incorrectly or it is the wrong type of this guide. Match the notch on the module 1 with the tab on both ends snap into place. Remove and reinstall the memory module. The memory module can be installed in...
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..., 7-1 Web site 7-1 Help & Support Center 3-20 hibernation mode entering manually 3-27 settings for 3-28 using 3-27 hyperlink 4-2 I infected files 5-6 installation drives 8-7, 8-13 memory 8-17 Index-4 installing expansion card 8-22 upgrades 8-2 Instant Internet button 3-20 Internet access problems 7-18 basics 4-1 controlling access 4-7 hyperlink 4-2 keyboard buttons 3-19 online service and support 7-2 troubleshooting 7-18 using...
..., 7-1 Web site 7-1 Help & Support Center 3-20 hibernation mode entering manually 3-27 settings for 3-28 using 3-27 hyperlink 4-2 I infected files 5-6 installation drives 8-7, 8-13 memory 8-17 Index-4 installing expansion card 8-22 upgrades 8-2 Instant Internet button 3-20 Internet access problems 7-18 basics 4-1 controlling access 4-7 hyperlink 4-2 keyboard buttons 3-19 online service and support 7-2 troubleshooting 7-18 using...