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Adding Memory, Before you begin, Removing a memory module - ram

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5. Lift the stand straight up and off the computer. To install the stand, reverse the removal procedures. When installing the stand, make sure the two tabs fit into the slots in the computer so the stand sits flush on the back of the computer. Adding Memory The HP TouchSmart PC comes with random access memory (RAM), which temporarily stores data and instructions on your computer. The HP TouchSmart PC ships with one or two memory modules that you can replace. Before you begin Observe the following requirements before removing and replacing the memory module. The motherboard contains sockets for SODIMMs (small outline dual in-line memory modules). To determine which type and speed of memory module your HP TouchSmart PC uses, and for specific memory module information and specifications, go to http://www.hp.com/support CAUTION: Using the wrong type of memory module could damage the computer. Removing a memory module 1. Prepare the computer for disassembly (see Preparing to disassemble the HP TouchSmart PC on page 11). 2. Place the computer face down on a soft, flat surface. 3. Remove the hard drive/memory cover (see Hard drive/memory cover on page 12). 16 Chapter 4 Removal and Replacement Procedures

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5.
Lift the stand straight up and off the computer.
To install the stand, reverse the removal procedures.
When installing the stand, make sure the two tabs fit into the slots in the computer so the stand sits
flush on the back of the computer.
Adding Memory
The HP TouchSmart PC comes with random access memory (RAM), which temporarily stores data
and instructions on your computer. The HP TouchSmart PC ships with one or two memory modules
that you can replace.
Before you begin
Observe the following requirements before removing and replacing the memory module.
The motherboard contains sockets for SODIMMs (small outline dual in-line memory modules).
To determine which type and speed of memory module your HP TouchSmart PC uses, and for
specific memory module information and specifications, go to
support
CAUTION:
Using the wrong type of memory module could damage the computer.
Removing a memory module
1.
Prepare the computer for disassembly (see
Preparing to disassemble the HP TouchSmart PC
on page
11
).
2.
Place the computer face down on a soft, flat surface.
3.
Remove the hard drive/memory cover (see
Hard drive/memory cover
on page
12
).
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Chapter 4
Removal and Replacement Procedures