Asus D452EP: Chapter 6: Upgrading your Notebook PC

C. Align and insert the RAM module into the RAM module slot.

D. Push down the RAM module until it clicks in place

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E. Align then push down the compartment cover back into place.

F. Reattach and tighten the screw that you removed earlier.

Replacing the Hard Disk Drive*

Refer to the following steps if you need to replace the HDD (hard disk

drive) of your Notebook PC.

IMPORTANT! Purchase an HDD from authorized retailers of this Notebook

PC to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability. It is recommended

that you replace the HDD under professional supervision. You may also

visit an authorized service center for further assistance.

WARNING! Disconnect all the connected peripherals, any telephone or

telecommunication lines and power connector (such as external power

supply, battery pack, etc.) before removing the compartment cover.

NOTE: The appearance of your Notebook PC’s bottom side and HDD may

vary per model but the HDD installation remains the same.

* on selected models only

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A. Loosen the screw of the Notebook PC’s compartment cover.

B. Pull out the compartment cover and remove it completely from

your Notebook PC.

C. Remove the screws securing the HDD bay to the compartment.

D. Disconnect the HDD bay from the HDD port then remove the

HDD bay from the compartment.

HDD bay

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E. Turn the HDD bay upside down then remove the screws.

F. Remove the old HDD from the HDD bay.

HDD

G. Place the new HDD with its PCB (printed circuit board) facing the

HDD bay. Ensure that the port connectors of your HDD are not

obstructed by any part of the HDD bay.

H. Reattach and secure the HDD with the screws you removed

earlier.

I. Replace the HDD bay back in the compartment, with the HDD

connector aligned with the Notebook PC’s HDD port. Push the

HDD bay until it connects with the Notebook PC.

J. Secure the HDD bay with the screws you removed earlier.

HDD bay

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K. Align then push down the compartment cover back into place.

L. Reattach and tighten the screw that you removed earlier.

Installing a new battery pack*

WARNING! Turn o your Notebook PC and disconnect all connected

peripherals, any telephone or telecommunication lines and power

connector, before removing the battery pack.

IMPORTANT! Purchase battery packs from authorized retailers of this

Notebook PC to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability.

NOTE: The following steps are also applicable for removing and replacing

the battery pack of your Notebook PC.

* on selected models only

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Refer to the following steps when installing a new battery pack for your

Notebook PC.

A. Move the manual battery lock to the unlocked position.

B. Move and hold the spring battery lock to an unlocked position.

C. Pull out the old battery pack from the battery slot then release

your hold on the spring battery lock.

D. Move the manual battery lock to the unlocked position.

E. Align and insert the new battery pack into the Notebook PC’s

battery slot.

F. Move the manual battery lock back to the locked position after

inserting the battery pack.

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