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Because the latitude E6400 has just one screw to remove to access the upgradable guts, this process takes no more than 5 minutes to do. It's also very easy.
Pictures and text written by ouimetnick.
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Simultaneously slide the battery latches (outlined by the red box) to the dock connector in the middle.
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This will release the battery. Just slide the battery away from the computer.
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Open up the computer and press and hold the power button for 5 seconds. This drains any power left inside the computer.
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This is important, as if electricity remains in the notebook, it can shock you and damage the logic board.
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Loosen the center screw with a philips screw driver. This is the only screw that needs to be loosened.
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It can't be removed as it is captive the the bottom plate.
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Now slide the plate away from the dock connector.
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Locate the RAM slot.
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the system can hold 2 RAM modules.
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This unit has 1 module. It is a 1GB one.
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Push the metal spreaders (shown in the blue rectangle) straight away from the RAM module.
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The RAM module should pop up to a 45 degree angle.
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Pull the RAM module straight out from the way it was raised. (Once it pops up to a 45 degree angle, pull it straight out from its current position).
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Insert the new RAM into the empty slot, ensuring that the notch in the RAM lines up with the slot (see picture).
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Slide the bottom plate on.
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Slide it to the rear of the notebook. (battery compartment)
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tighten the screw.
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Do not over-tighten. Doing so will strip the screw.
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Slide the battery in until it clicks.
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Press the power button.
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AND it works.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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I assume that in Step 4, you install the new memory modules
When/how to fit the new memory modules is unclear. I have a blue flashing A light and can't start up. Looking for solutions.
It would be helpful to add a link to troubleshooting info here
Instead of "assuming" why not READ all of Step 4; especially the second paragraph, which states: "Insert the new RAM into the empty slot, ensuring that the notch in the RAM lines up with the slot (see picture)."
In my case, I needed to add a second memory board (2nd memory slot). If possible, would be interesting to have this additional step included in the guide.
