Gateway 7450R User Manual
Replacing and Adding Internal Devices
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Adding memory
To add DIMMs:
1
Turn off the system and disconnect the power cord and all other external
peripheral devices.
peripheral devices.
2
Open the case. See “Opening the case” on page 18 and “Preventing static
electricity discharge” on page 17.
electricity discharge” on page 17.
3
Pull open the socket clamps on each side of the DIMM socket.
4
Insert the new DIMM into the socket, aligning the two notches in the
DIMM with the two notches in the DIMM socket.
DIMM with the two notches in the DIMM socket.
5
Gently press the DIMM into the socket until it is firmly seated. Inserting
the DIMM automatically locks the socket clamps on each end of the
DIMM.
the DIMM automatically locks the socket clamps on each end of the
DIMM.
6
Close the case. See “Closing the case” on page 20.
7
Reconnect the peripherals and the power cord, then turn on the system.
DIMM 1
DIMM 4
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