HP G72-b66US HP G72 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 61

Memory module, The wireless/memory module compartment cover is included

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Memory module Description 1 GB, 1066 MHz DDR3 2 GB, 1066 MHz DDR3 4 GB, 1066 MHz DDR3 (for models 1.1 and 1.2 only) Spare part number 598859-001 598856-001 599092-001 Before removing the memory module: 1. Shut down the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn on the computer, and then shut it down through the operating system. 2. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer. 3. Disconnect the power from the computer by first disconnecting the power cord from the AC outlet and then disconnecting the AC adapter from the computer. 4. Remove the battery (see Battery on page 42). Remove the memory module: 1. Turn the computer upside down with the front toward you. 2. Loosen the two Phillips PM2.5×6.0 captive screws (1) that secure the wireless/memory module compartment cover to the computer. 3. Lift the back side of the memory module cover (2) 4. Lift the cover off the computer (3). The wireless/memory module compartment cover is included in the plastics kit, spare part number 616497-001. NOTE: Small tabs hold the cover in place. Firmly pull up on the cover to release the tabs. 5. 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.) ENWW Component replacement procedures 51

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Memory module
Description
Spare part number
1 GB, 1066 MHz DDR3
598859-001
2 GB, 1066 MHz DDR3
598856-001
4 GB, 1066 MHz DDR3 (for models 1.1 and 1.2 only)
599092-001
Before removing the memory module:
1.
Shut down the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn on
the computer, and then shut it down through the operating system.
2.
Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer.
3.
Disconnect the power from the computer by first disconnecting the power cord from the AC
outlet and then disconnecting the AC adapter from the computer.
4.
Remove the battery (see
Battery
on page
42
).
Remove the memory module:
1.
Turn the computer upside down with the front toward you.
2.
Loosen the two Phillips PM2.5×6.0 captive screws
(1)
that secure the wireless/memory module
compartment cover to the computer.
3.
Lift the back side of the memory module cover
(2)
4.
Lift the cover off the computer
(3)
. The wireless/memory module compartment cover is included
in the plastics kit, spare part number 616497-001.
NOTE:
Small tabs hold the cover in place. Firmly pull up on the cover to release the tabs.
5.
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.)
ENWW
Component replacement procedures
51