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    CF-19 RAM: How do you access second slot?

    Discussion in 'Panasonic' started by trl825, Jul 9, 2009.

  1. trl825

    trl825 Newbie

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    I have a CF19 and just bought (2) 2 GB modules. When I opened the cover on the CF19, I could only see the one module. My understanding is that there are two.
    Can anyone help?
    Thanks
     
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  2. Alex

    Alex Super Moderator

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    You will have to take off the base (bottom cover)of your cf19
    Its beside the other hidden by the cover


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    Zakalwe Notebook Consultant

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    This thread provides some details which helped me do it.

    Björn
     
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    trl825 Newbie

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    Thank you for the help.
    I took the bottom off but I am having trouble with the orange "tape".
    How/what side do I disconnect?
    I am not a tech (obviously).
    Thanks,
    Ron
     
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    trl825 Newbie

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    Do you know how to disconnect the flat orange tape?
     
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    Zakalwe Notebook Consultant

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    It has been a while since I messed around in there, but doesn't the cable lead to a plastic connector on the mainboard? Part of the connector is a 'bracket' (for a lack of a better term) which keeps the cable in the connector, this bracket must be pulled up a bit so that it loosens the cable. You will need to pry/pull the bracket up at the short sides of the connector, carefully, it is a fragile little plastic part. (Though I think I broke mine slightly and it works fine nevertheless.)

    Björn
     
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    Yes it does. It is some kind of beige plastic connector. But it loosens but doesn't want to separate. I didn't know if there was a trick. It's pretty tight in there and I can't afford to break it. I assume that the orange tape is connected to half of the beige connector. But I have no idea.

    Guys thank you very much for the help. I may just end up with changing one slot and leaving the other.

    Again you guys are the best.
     
    trl825, Jul 11, 2009
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    No..No .. don't do that there are two screws to both end. it must be unscrew otherwise you will damage the bracket.


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    mick711 Notebook Guru

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    mick711, Jul 12, 2009
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