2. Install the two screws to secure the hard disk drive assembly.Figure175. Installing the screws to secure the hard disk drive assembly3. Connect the signal cable and the power cable to the hard disk drive.What to do next:• To work with another piece of hardware, go to the appropriate section.• To complete the installation or replacement, go to “Completing the parts replacement” on page 239.Installing or replacing a memory moduleAttention:Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the “Important safety information”on page 1.This section provides instructions on how to install or replace a memory module.Your computer has two slots for installing or replacing DDR3 SODIMMs that provide up to a maximum of16 GB system memory. When installing or replacing a memory module, use 2 GB, 4GB, or 8GB DDR3SODIMMs in any combination up to a maximum of 16 GB.To install or replace a memory module, do the following:1. Remove all media from the drives and turn off all attached devices and the computer. Then, disconnectall 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 211.3. Locate the memory slots. See “Locating parts on the system board” on page 87.4. Remove the hard disk drive assembly to get access to the memory slots. See “Installing or removing thehard disk drive assembly” on page 213.5. If you are replacing an old memory module, open the retaining clips and gently pull the memory moduleout of the memory slot.Chapter 11. Replacing FRUs (machine types: 10AX and 10AY) 215
