Compaq Presario 8000 Compaq Presario S0000 / 8000 Series Computers User's Guid - Page 109

upgrading or replacing memory - ram

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3 Return to "replacing or adding a drive" on page 99, and begin with step 1. 3 2 2 1 4 2 replacing the diskette drive adapter on the 8000 series upgrading or replacing memory Your PC comes with random access memory (RAM), which temporarily stores data and instructions on your PC. You can install memory expansion modules in the memory expansion slots in the PC. The procedures for upgrading or replacing these modules are the same for the S0000 and 8000 series. removing a memory module CAUTION: When handling a memory module, be careful not to touch any of the contacts. Doing so may damage the module. 1 Complete the procedure described in "preparing the pc" on page 91, but do not remove the front bezel. 2 Locate the memory module inside your PC. See the following illustration for the location of the memory modules (1), memory slots (2), and release latches (3) on the system board. 102 user's guide locating the memory module

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user’s guide
3
Return to “replacing or adding a drive“ on page 99, and begin with step 1.
2
2
1
3
2
4
replacing the diskette drive adapter on the 8000 series
upgrading or replacing memory
Your PC comes with random access memory (RAM), which temporarily stores
data and instructions on your PC. You can install memory expansion modules in
the memory expansion slots in the PC. The procedures for upgrading or
replacing these modules are the same for the S0000 and 8000 series.
removing a memory module
CAUTION: When handling a memory module, be careful not to
touch any of the contacts. Doing so may damage the module.
1
Complete the procedure described in “preparing the pc“ on page 91, but do
not remove the front bezel.
2
Locate the memory module inside your PC. See the following illustration for
the location of the memory modules
(1)
, memory slots
(2)
, and release latches
(3)
on the system board.
locating the memory module