Re: Adding Memory Card to a 730

["Bill" <billzbubb@xxxxxxxxxx>]

Steve Morrison wrote:
> Bill,
>
> We recently increased memory in our Model 720. Memory is installed
> from the
> bottom slots to the top.

On the 730 it's split to 2 sides of the processor card.  They are marked on
my diagram BA/DB/FC . . . EC/CB/AA with AA being shaded which I assume is
default memory location.

> You do need to power down the system and remove a _bunch_ of screws
> to get
> the side cover off.  The System Handbook says that the 730 also has a
> "Continuously Powered Main Storage" - battery backup for the memory. I
> remember the maintenance manual had instructions on how to handle
> that. I'd
> suggest you find that and follow the directions.

On the 730 it's on the fron and I think it's only 1 screw.  I'll check out
the system handbook.

Thanks,
Bill