Installing the Memory

TOOLS REQUIRED:

Anti-static Wrist Strap

Step 1:

Use photos to locate Memory Modules

This was done back in lab 1, bring up any pictures taken of the memory modules as it should help format the installation.

Step 2: Open the R.A.M socket

The ram should be the easiest to put back in, start by opening the RAM socket, un clipping them. Carefully hold the edges of the ram. Slot your RAM stick into the slot and firmly push down (not too hard as it could damage the RAM) until it should click into place, after which you can reapply the clips, and you should hear them lock it into place.

Step 3: Inserted the R.A.M

The ram should be the easiest to put back in, start by opening the RAM socket, unclipping them. Carefully hold the edges of the ram. Slot your RAM stick into the slot and firmly push down (not too hard as it could damage the RAM) until it should click into place, after which you can reapply the clips, and you should hear them lock it into place.

Step 4: Lock the R.A.M into place

Once the R.A.M is into place, you should have two latches on the edges of the socket. Reapply the clips, and you should hear them lock it into place.

Step 5: Locate your memory sockets

Using pictures from before, locate each of the memory sockets.

Step 6: Plug Cables from the power supply to the motherboard

Start by plugging the power supply cables back in to the motherboard

Step 6 Continued

Step 8: Connect wires connecting to the front panel

This will be the most complicated, make sure to use caution when putting wirese back in as there are a lot of wires being used. Plug them back into the motherboard.

-Use the colors of the wires or look for a triangle on the wires which should mark which wires are ordered

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Step 9: Double check your work

If you are done, CHECK YOUR PROGRESS. Even if you may think your done its best to make sure, as if anything is unplugged, not screwed in correctly, or plugged into the wrong ports, the computer will not run.

Step 10: Plug in computer and turn on

After your checks, plug it back in and turn on the computer. If everything is working the CPU's fan should be running, and the computer should have a image on the monitor. Along with this check the CPU tempature, as to make sure the fan is cooling it properly. Generally, anything between 30–55°C is safe but check the desktop model for exact temps.

If there are any problems, turn off and check for issues

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