Memory Module Replacement - ThinkCentre E73, M72e, M73 Tower Desktop

Memory Module Replacement - ThinkCentre E73, M72e, M73 Tower Desktop

Memory Module Replacement - ThinkCentre E73, M72e, M73 Tower Desktop


  1. Remove the two thumb screws in the computer cover.
  2. Slide the cover back and lift it from the system.
  3. Remove the screw in the PCI express card latch and open it.
  4. Disconnect the serial port cable from the system board.
  5. Lift the PCI express card from the slot and remove it from the system.
  6. Press outward on the clips to unlock the memory module and pull it from the slot.
  7. Here we have our new memory to go in the system.
  8. When replacing the memory module, you want to align the notch with the tab in the slot.
  9. Lower the module down, and once it’s in the slot you press down to lock the clips.
  10. Align the PCI express card with the slot and press down until it is fully seated.
  11. Connect the serial port cable to the system board.
  12. Close the PCI express card latch and replace the screw.
  13. To replace the cover on the system, we want to align the tabs with the holes when we place the cover down. 
  14. Then slide the cover forward and replace the two thumb screws.

Document ID:VID100617
Original Publish Date:05/03/2016
Last Modified Date:05/05/2016