Compaq Armada 1500c Compaq Armada 1500c Reference Guide - Page 36

UPGRADING THE COMPUTER, Upgrading Memory - memory upgrade

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7 chapter The computer has a variety of components that are upgradable, providing plenty of expandability for your system. The memory and hard drive are upgradable. Models that are not equipped with a CD-ROM drive or a DVD-ROM drive can be upgraded. The internal modem is not available in all countries. The computer memory can be expanded to a total of 160 MB of memory capacity. If you upgrade the memory, the computer increases the Hibernation file size to accommodate the additional memory. When the Hibernation file size increases, it requires more hard disk space. !

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Upgrading the Computer
7-1
chapter
7
U
PGRADING THE
C
OMPUTER
The computer has a variety of components that are upgradable,
providing plenty of expandability for your system. The memory
and hard drive are upgradable. Models that are not equipped with
a CD-ROM drive or a DVD-ROM drive can be upgraded.
NOTE:
The internal modem is not available in all countries.
Upgrading Memory
The computer memory can be expanded to a total of 160 MB of
memory capacity.
IMPORTANT:
If you upgrade the memory, the computer increases
the Hibernation file size to accommodate the additional memory.
When the Hibernation file size increases, it requires more hard
disk space.
!
WARNING:
Disconnect all power to the computer before installing a memory
expansion board. To do so, unplug the power cord and remove
the battery packs and/or diskette drive. Failure to do so can
damage the equipment and expose you to risk of electrical shock.
To reduce the risk of personal injury from hot surfaces, allow the
internal system components to cool before touching.
To reduce the risk of electrical shock, always ensure that the
modem line is disconnected from the telephone network while
installing your sysem or when opening the equipment±s
enclosure.
CAUTION:
Electrostatic discharge can damage electronic
components. Before touching the memory expansion board, be sure
you are discharged of static electricity by touching a grounded metal
object.