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To remove a PC Card:
1Click the remove hardware icon in the taskbar, the PC Card name, then 
click
Stop.
-OR-
Turn off your notebook.
2Press the PC Card eject button once to release the eject button.
3Press the PC Card eject button again to eject the PC Card.
ImportantIf the remove hardware icon does not appear on the 
taskbar, click the show hidden icons button. 

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Preventing static electricity 
discharge
The components inside your notebook are extremely sensitive to static 
electricity, also known as electrostatic discharge (ESD).
Before installing memory or replacing the hard drive, follow these guidelines:
■Turn off your notebook.
■Wear a grounding wrist strap (available at most electronics stores) and 
attach it to a bare metal part of your workbench or other grounded 
connection.
■Touch a bare metal...

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Before working with computer components, follow these guidelines:
■Avoid static-causing surfaces such as carpeted floors, plastic, and packing 
foam.
■Remove components from their antistatic bags only when you are ready 
to use them. Do not lay components on the outside of antistatic bags 
because only the inside of the bags provide electrostatic protection.
■Always hold components by their edges. Avoid touching the edge 
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Adding or replacing memory
Your notebook uses memory modules called SO-DIMMs (Small Outline Dual 
Inline Memory Modules). The modules are available in various capacities and 
any module can be placed in the memory bay.
To add or replace memory modules:
1Follow the instructions under “Preventing static electricity discharge” on 
page 232.
2Turn off your notebook, disconnect the AC adapter and modem and 
network cables.
3Turn your notebook over so...

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4Remove the battery. For more information, see “Changing batteries” on 
page 147.
5Loosen the two memory bay cover screws, then remove the memory bay 
cover.
Screws 

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6If you are removing a module, gently press outward on the clip at each 
end of the memory module until the module tilts upward.
7Pull the memory module out of the slot. 

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8Hold the new or replacement module at a 30-degree angle and press it into 
the empty memory slot. This module is keyed so it can only be inserted 
in one direction. If the module does not fit, make sure that the notch in 
the module lines up with the tab in the memory bay.
9Gently push the module down until it clicks in place.
10Replace the memory bay cover and tighten the cover screws.
11Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over.
12Connect the power...

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Replacing the hard drive kit
If you would like more hard drive capacity, you can replace your original drive 
with a higher-capacity drive.
To replace the hard drive kit:
1Follow the instructions under “Preventing static electricity discharge” on 
page 232.
2Turn off your notebook, disconnect the AC adapter and modem and 
network cables.
3Turn your notebook over so the bottom is facing up.
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5Remove the hard drive kit screw.
6Slide the old hard drive kit out of the notebook.
Tips & TricksUse a magnetic screwdriver or turn the notebook over to 
remove the screw.
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7If your new hard drive already includes the hard drive kit bracket, go to 
Step 12.
-OR-
If you need to move the hard drive kit bracket from your old hard drive 
kit to your new hard drive, go to Step 8.
8Remove the two screws that secure the hard drive to the hard drive kit 
bracket.
Screw
Screw