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Memory module NOTE: Primary and expansion memory is installed in a stacked configuration in the bottom of the computer. Description 4-GB memory module (PC3L, 12800, 1600-MHz) 8-GB memory module (PC3L, 12800, 1600-MHz) Spare part number 691740-001 693374-001 Update BIOS before adding memory modules Before adding new memory, make sure you update the computer to the latest BIOS. CAUTION: Failure to update the computer to the latest BIOS prior to installing new memory may result in various system problems. To update BIOS: 1. Navigate to www.hp.com. 2. Click Support & Drivers > Drivers & Software. 3. In the Enter a product name/number box, type the computer model information, and then click Search. 4. Click the link for the computer model. 5. Select the operating system, and then click Next. 6. Under Step 2: Select a Download, click the BIOS link. 7. Click the link for the most recent BIOS. 8. Click the Download button, and then follow the on-screen instructions. Before removing a memory module, follow these steps: 1. Turn off the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on, and then shut it down through the operating system. 2. Disconnect the power from the computer by unplugging the power cord from the computer. 3. Disconnect all external devices from the computer. 4. Remove the battery (see Battery on page 29). 5. Remove the hard drive cover (see Hard drive cover on page 32). 6. Remove the service cover Service cover on page 38). Remove the memory module: 1. Spread the retaining tabs (1) on each side of the memory module slot to release the memory module. (The edge of the module opposite the slot rises away from the computer.) Component replacement procedures 39

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Memory module
NOTE:
Primary and expansion memory is installed in a stacked
configuration
in the bottom of the computer.
Description
Spare part number
4-GB memory module (PC3L, 12800, 1600-MHz)
691740-001
8-GB memory module (PC3L, 12800, 1600-MHz)
693374-001
Update BIOS before adding memory modules
Before adding new memory, make sure you update the computer to the latest BIOS.
CAUTION:
Failure to update the computer to the latest BIOS prior to installing new memory may result in
various system problems.
To update BIOS:
1.
Navigate to
www.hp.com
.
2.
Click
Support & Drivers > Drivers & Software
.
3.
In the
Enter a product name/number box
, type the computer model information, and then click
Search
.
4.
Click the link for the computer model.
5.
Select the operating system, and then click
Next
.
6.
Under
Step 2: Select a Download
, click the
BIOS
link.
7.
Click the link for the most recent BIOS.
8.
Click the
Download
button, and then follow the on-screen instructions.
Before removing a memory module, follow these steps:
1.
Turn
off
the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is
off
or in Hibernation, turn the
computer on, and then shut it down through the operating system.
2.
Disconnect the power from the computer by unplugging the power cord from the computer.
3.
Disconnect all external devices from the computer.
4.
Remove the battery (see
Battery
on page
29
).
5.
Remove the hard drive cover (see
Hard drive cover
on page
32
).
6.
Remove the service cover
Service cover
on page
38
).
Remove the memory module:
1.
Spread the retaining tabs
(1)
on each side of the memory module slot to release the memory module.
(The edge of the module opposite the slot rises away from the computer.)
Component replacement procedures
39