This notebook is slighty unique with it’s memory slot placement to others on the market.
Generally most notebooks will have both memory slots located on the base or one slot on the base and one located underneath the keyboard.
The IBM-Lenovo z60m has both of it’s memory slots located undernneath the palm rest of the notebook.
The IBM-Lenovo ThinkPad z60m Notebook has the following specifications:
Memory Type: DDR2 PC2-4300 533Mhz 200-PIN SODIMM
Maximum Memory: 2GB
Configuration: 2 Slots
Base Memory (Non-Removable): 0MB
Before Installation
Before you begin the installation it is worth considering backing up any critical files in the event of a problem occurring.
DO NOT install the memory upgrade whilst the computer is in standby or hibernation mode.
Please ensure that the system is completely powered down.
Grounding Yourself
This is simply done to remove any static you may have. While your computer is still plugged into the wall, touch a metal part of your computer. If you leave your computer you will need to ground yourself again.
Once the computer is completely shutdown, remove all plugs and the power cable from the computer. As you are upgrading a notebook it is also important to remove the battery.
Installation Instructions – Palm Rest Removal
1. Remove the four screws that secures the palm rest to the system.
2. Turn the system over and open the display. Push at the sides of the palm rest so it bends upwards in the middle a little, and lift it away from the system a little.
3. Bring the palm rest cover towards you and rest it on the table. This will expose the two memory slots for your system.
Installing the memory module.
1. To replace an existing memory module, spread both clips on either side of the memory slot to release it. To remove the memory module from the slot, hold it by the edges and slide it out on a 45 degree angle.
2. To install the new memory upgrade, hold the upgrade on a 45 degree angle and align the notch on the upgrade with the notch located in the memory slot.
3. Gently push the upgrade in then down until the clips on both sides click to lock the upgrade in place.
4. Make sure the upgrade is firmly in the slot and is not moving. Otherwise, reinstall the upgrade by repeating steps 1 to 3.
5. Reverse the palm rest removal instructions to put your system back together.
You’re Done!
Once you have closed up your computer and reattached all the accessories that were connected, it’s time to restart your computer.
No software or settings will need to be changed as the computer detects the memory upgrade automatically when you start up the computer.
Congratulations, you have installed your memory upgrade!
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