CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, follow the safety instructions in the Product
Information Guide.
NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically
touching a connector on the back panel of the computer.
NOTE: The FCM card is also known as Intel Turbo Memory and the Intel Flash Cache Logic Chip Mini-card.
The FCM, or Flash Cache Module, is an internal memory card that helps improve the performance of your computer.
NOTE: This card is only compatible with the Microsoft Windows Vista™ operating system.
NOTE: If you ordered an FCM card with your computer, the card is already installed.
Ground yourself by touching one of the metal connectors on the back of the computer.
NOTE: If you leave the area, ground yourself again when you return to the computer.
Slide the antenna cables out of the protective sleeve and away from the top of the FCM card.
Release the card by pushing the metal securing brackets away from the card until the card pops up
slightly.
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FCM card
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antennae cables (2)
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metal securing brackets (2)
Lift the card out of its connector.
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FCM card
NOTICE: When installing this card, ensure that the two antenna cables are not under the card. The antenna
cables are designed to lie across the top of the FCM card and into the protective sleeve. Installing the card on top
of these antenna cables may cause damage to your computer. Also, do not install the FCM card in the WLAN card
connector. The FCM card is designed to work in the WWAN card connector. Installing the card in the wrong
connector may cause damage to your computer.
