Memory Upgrade.

When I purchased this laptop is had Windows XP Pro installed and 1gig of RAM to run it which all worked fine. I then installed Windows Vista Home Premium and the memory struggled so I decided to up it to 2gig. This gives you the method of doing it.

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1) First you must turn the laptop over and remove the 7 screws shown and then remove the cover.

   2) Once the cover is removed you must unscrew the memory chip is clearly visible on the left. To remove it simply spring the two clips open (one at each end of the chip) the chip will then hinge up and once at its maximum will then pull straight out. Reverses the operation to fit the new memory module.

  3) The other memory chip isn't as easy to find. First you have to remove the keyboard. This is done by depressing three small spring loaded clips along the top of the keyboard. You can see in the picture one of the clips. After pressing them in the keyboard will rise slightly but you will have to pull with some force to lift it as there are magnets holding it down as well. Once you have lifted the keyboard you much unclip the ribbon cable going to the computer. This is done by sliding the grey plastic clip on the socket back and then the ribbon is free to remove. Alternatively you can sometimes fold the keyboard back out of the way. Be careful doing this as you don't want to damage the ribbon cable.

  4) Once the keyboard is out of the way you need to remove the metal plate in the centre of the laptop. This is done by removing one screw and then lifting the plate out of the way.

  5) Once the plate is removed you will then find the second memory chip. Remove and replace in the same way as before. Then replace the cover and keyboard. If you completely removed the keyboard make sure that you push the grey plastic front back after locating the ribbon. To clip the keyboard back into place just locate the studs along the bottom edge of the keyboard and then push down along the top. You should here an audible click as each of the three clips locate.