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4 Replacement Procedures  4.1 General 
Removing the Memory Card 
Remove the memory card according to the following procedures and Figure 4-3, after 
checking that the computer is turned off in boot mode. 
1. Open the card cover. 
2. Push the memory card to be removed until it stops then release the memory card. 
3. When the memory card pops out, grasp it and pull it out. 
Memory card
 
Figure 4-3 Removing the memory card 
 
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Installing the Memory Card 
Install the memory card according to the following procedures and Figure 4-3, after chec\
king 
that the computer is turned off in boot mode. 
1. Insert the memory card gently until it stops and is seated securely. 
2. Checking that the memory card is seated securely. 
After the PC card is installed, check the  hardware configuration in the Hardware Setup 
or TSETUP program to make sure that the PC card is compatible with the current 
hardware configuration. 
						

							
4 Replacement Procedures  4.1 General 
Removing the Optional Memory 
Remove the optional memory (module) according to the following procedures and Figures 4-
4, after checking that the computer is turned off in boot mode. 
CAUTION: Remove the optional memory after turning off the computer. If t\
his is 
violated, the computer or memory can be damaged. 
1. Turn the computer upside down. 
2. Release one optional memory cover securing the screw. 
3. Remove the memory cover. 
CAUTION:  Do not touch the connectors on the memory modules or in the co\
mputer. 
Contaminated connectors can cause memory access problems. 
Memory slot
Latches
Memory cover
Memory cover
secure screw
Memory
 
 Figure 4-4 Removing the optional memory 
4. Spread out the two memory lock latches so that the memory module pops up. 
5. Pull the memory module up and out at an angle, using care to avoid touching the 
connectors. 
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Installing the Optional Memory 
Install the optional memory (module) according to the following procedures and Figures 4-4, 
after checking that the computer is turned off in boot mode. 
Note: The slot A is reserved for main memory. Use the slot B for expanded memory. If 
only one card is installed, use the slot A. 
CAUTION:  Install the optional memory afte r turning off the computer. If this is 
violated, the computer or memory can be damaged. 
1. Insert the memory module into the connector at an angle of 45 degrees. 
2. Press down on the memory module so that it is secured with both memory lock 
latches. 
3.  Reinstall the optional memory cover. 
4. Secure the optional memory cover with the optional memory cover securing screw. 
After the computer is turned on, check the hardware configuration in the Hardware Set\
up or 
TSETUP program to make sure that the installed memory module has been recognized by the 
system. If it has not been recognized yet, check the connections.  
						

							
4 Replacement Procedures  4.2 HDD 
4.2 HDD 
Removing the HDD  
 
CAUTION:  Do not press on the top or bottom of the drive.  
Applying such pressure can either corrupt the data in the drive or  
damage the drive. 
 
 
Remove the HDD (hard disk drive) according to the following procedures and Figures 4-5, 4-
6. 
1. Release the two HDD cover screws securing the HDD cover. 
2. Remove the HDD cover. 
HDD cover
HDD cover secure screw
HDD pack
 
Figure 4-5 Removing the HDD pack 
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3. Remove the HDD pack by pulling on the tab attached to the pack, following t\
he 
direction of the arrows. 
NOTE:  Do not disassemble the HDD pack when it is working normally.  Dis\
assemble 
or replace the HDD pack only if it fails. 
4. Place the HDD pack on a flat surface (such as a desk), and remove the two M3x4 
black flat head screws with M3x4 black head screws. 
5. Place the HDD pack on a flat surface (such as a desk), and remove the chassis. 
M3x4 Black
flat head screw
HDD HDD chassis
M3x4 Black
flat head screw
 
Figure 4-6 Removing the HDD chassis 
CAUTION:  Do not apply pressure to the top or bottom of the drive. 
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Installing the HDD 
Install the HDD according to the following procedures and Figures 4-5, 4\
-6. 
CAUTION:  To avoid damage, always hold the HDD only by its sides. 
1. Attach the HDD chassis. 
2. Secure the HDD and its chassis with the two M3x4 black flat head screws \
with M3x4 
white head screws. 
CAUTION:  To prevent the HDD bracket from being distorted when installin\
g the HDD 
pack into the computer, do not press the center of the HDD pack. Always \
hold the HDD 
pack by its sides. 
3. Install the HDD pack into the correct position in the computer. Connect the HDD 
pack to the computer, holding the HDD pack by its sides. 
4. Insert the HDD pack. 
5. Secure the HDD cover by tightening the HDD cover screw.  
						

							
4.3 ODD Bay Module  4 Replacement Procedures 
4.3  ODD Bay Module 
Removing the ODD Bay Module 
NOTE:  The installation and removal procedures are the same for all the \
modules that 
can be installed in the ODD bay. See the appropriate sections for the di\
sassembly 
procedures of specific modules.  
Remove the ODD bay module according to the following procedures and Figures 4-7. 
1. Turn the computer upside down. 
2. Remove the M2.5x6 black flat head screw. 
3. Push out on the ODD bay module in the direction of the arrow. 
CAUTION:  Handle the ODD bay module carefully it can become hot during o\
peration. 
ODD bay module M2 5x6 black flat head screw
. 
Figure 4-7 Removing the ODD bay module 
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Installing the ODD Bay Module 
Install the ODD bay module according to the following procedures and Figures 4-7. 
1. Place the ODD bay module in the correct position and slide it in. 
2. Push it in until it clicks into place. 
3. Secure the ODD bay module with one M2x5 black flat head screw.  
						

							
4.3 ODD Bay Module  4 Replacement Procedures 
Disassembling the ODD Drive 
NOTE:  Do not disassemble the ODD drive when it is working normally. Dis\
assemble 
or replace the ODD drive only if it fails. 
Disassemble the ODD drive according to the following procedures and Figure 4-8. 
1. Remove two  M2x3 black flat head screws. 
2. Remove  the bracket. 
 
Bracket
M2x3 flat head screw
black ODD bay module
 
Figure 4-8  Removing the bracket from the ODD drive 
 
Assembling the ODD Drive 
Assemble the ODD drive according to the following procedures and Figure 4-8.
 
1. Seat the bracket and secure it with two M2x3 black flat head screws. 
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