NOTE: You, the customer, are solely responsible for data security. WinBook strongly recommends that you perform a backup of all personal data contained on your system prior to performing this procedure. Warning: WinBook will NOT be held responsible for any data loss incurred during this process.

1. Turn off the computer and disconnect the AC adapter. Remove the main battery (see Chapter 3 for instructions, if needed).
2. Turn the notebook over and place it on a clear and stable surface.

3. Remove the two screws from the forward memory compartment and set them in a safe place. Note: One of these screws also secures the release for the floppy disk drive unit. Be careful that this unit does not dislodge while you are upgrading RAM. (Figure 6.2)



4. Slide the cover toward the front of the system and then remove it.
5. The cover of the rear memory compartment can be removed by sliding it forward and lifting it out of its slot.
6. If you will need to remove a module or modules to complete your upgrade, push outward on the edge clips to release the module, angle the card slightly upward and gently slide it from its edge connector slot. Store the card in the ant-static bag that contains your new card(s).
7. To install the new memory card, hold the card with its gold edge connector toward the edge connector slot of the compartment. In order to help you orient the card, the edge connector has been made with two unequal-length sections.  The longer section should be toward to the right side of the machine (as you face the bottom of the unit). (Figure 6.3)



8. Holding the card at a shallow angle, insert the edge connector into the slot.  When the card is fully inserted, the gold edge connector should not be visible. (Figure 6.4)



9. Press the card download until it is flat. You should hear an audible click as the latches of the connector secure the card in place.
10. Replace the rear compartment cover by setting it slightly to the front of the machine and sliding it into position.
11. Replace the forward cover and secure it with its screws. Note: Check to be sure that the release for the floppy disk drive unit is pushed toward the front of the machine before inserting the right screw - this will secure the drive unit.
12. Start your computer. The WinBook XLi should automatically register the new memory.

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