HP Brio 81XX hp brio 81xx, upgrade guide - Page 25

2 Installing Accessories in Your Computer Installing Main Memory Installing Main Memory Caution Static electricity can damage electronic components. Turn off all equipment. Don't let your clothes touch the accessory. To equalize the static electricity, rest the accessory bag on top of the computer while you are removing the accessory from the bag. Handle the accessory as little as possible and with care. Your computer is supplied with main memory. If you need more main memory to run your applications, you can increase the memory up to 192 MB. Main memory is available in modules of 4 MB, 8 MB, 16 MB, and 32 MB. You must install memory modules in pairs which are the same size. Installing Main Memory Modules 1 Remove the computer's cover (refer to "Removing the Cover" on page 22). 2 Remove the airflow guide to improve access to the system board (refer to "Removing the Air Flow Guide" on page 24). 3 Align the memory module with the socket. Make sure that the notch in the module is as shown in the following diagram. Notch 4 Slide the memory module into the socket at an angle of about 45° (that is, the leading edge of the module is pointing slightly downwards). Firmly press the module completely into the socket. 5 Pivot the memory module to the horizontal position until it clicks into its retaining clips. 25