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Notebook Memory Installation Guide
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Turn off computer and disconnect the AC power cable. Refer to your laptop owner's manual for instructions for locating and opening the memory compartment. Before touching any electronic components (such as your new PNY memory) or opening the memory compartment to your laptop, make sure you touch a grounded metal object or attach an electronic static discharge (ESD) wrist strap to your wrist and then connect to grounded metal. This will discharge any static electricity you may have stored on your body or clothing. Hold or handle the memory by its top and side edges only. Do not touch the chips or the contacts.

Remove older module from your notebook computer:
Remove older module, (if replacing), by pulling tabs of the socket outward using your thumbs. The module should pop up into a 45 degree angle. Now remove the module by pulling gently backward. Use side to side motion, if necessary, to remove.

Insert new PNY memory into your notebook computer:
Note the location of the notch along the gold edge of the memory module, this needs to be lined up with keyed notch in the socket. The memory should be inserted firmly on a 45 degree angle (as shown in illustration). Then push down until module snaps into place. Reseal your memory compartment and power up your computer. Your new memory should automatically be detected by your computer’s operating system.

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