Installing accessories_ 84installing accessoriesYour machine is a full-featured model that has been optimized to meet most of your printing needs. Recognizing that each usermay have different requirements, however, Xerox makes several accessories available to enhance your machine’s capabilities.This chapter includes:• Precautions to take when installing accessories • Upgrading a memory modulePRECAUTIONS TO TAKE WHEN INSTALLINGACCESSORIES• Disconnect the power cordNever remove the control board cover while the power is turned on.To avoid the possibility of an electrical shock, always disconnect thepower cord when installing or removing ANY internal or externalaccessories.• Discharge static electricityThe control board and internal accessories (memory module) aresensitive to static electricity. Before installing or removing any internalaccessories, discharge static electricity from your body by touchingsomething metal, such as the metal back plate on any device pluggedinto a grounded power source. If you walk around before finishing theinstallation, repeat this procedure to discharge any static electricityagain.UPGRADING A MEMORY MODULEYour machine has a small outline dual in-line memory module (SODIMM).Use this memory module slot to install additional memory.When you are expanding the memory capacity, you can add a memorymodule to the vacant memory slot. Your machine has 128 MB memory, andyou can add a 256 MB memory module.Order information is provided for optional memory module. (see "Memorymodule" on page 83.)Installing a memory module1. Turn the machine off and unplug all cables from the machine.2. Open the control board cover.3. Take out a new memory module from the plastic bag.4. Holding the memory module by the edges, align the memory module onthe slot at about a 30-degree tilt. Make sure that the notches of themodule and the grooves on the slot fit each other.5. Press the memory module into the slot with care until you hear a 'click'.6. Replace the control board cover.7. Reconnect the power cord and printer cable, and turn the machine on.When installing accessories, battery inside the machine is a servicecomponent. Do not change it by yourself.Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Disposeused batteries according to the instructions.The notches and grooves illustrated above may not match thoseon an actual memory module and its slot.Do not press the memory module strongly or the module may bedamaged. If the module does not seem to fit into the slot properly,carefully try the previous procedure again.To release the memory module, pull the two tabs on the sides ofthe slot outwards, then the module springs out.
