HP Mini 110-4100ca Getting Started Mini - Windows 7 - Page 39

Replacing the memory module, Turn the computer upside down on a flat surface.

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Replacing the memory module The computer has one memory module compartment. The capacity of the computer can be upgraded by upgrading the existing memory module in the memory module slot. WARNING! To reduce the risk of electric shock and damage to the equipment, unplug the power cord and remove all batteries before installing a memory module. CAUTION: Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage electronic components. Before beginning any procedure, ensure that you are discharged of static electricity by touching a grounded metal object. To replace the memory module: CAUTION: To prevent information loss or an unresponsive system: Shut down the computer before replacing the memory module. Do not remove the memory module while the computer is on, in the Sleep state, or in Hibernation. If you are not sure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on by pressing the power button. Then shut down the computer through the operating system. 1. Save your work and shut down the computer. 2. Disconnect AC power and all external devices connected to the computer. 3. Turn the computer upside down on a flat surface. 4. Remove the battery. 5. Remove the service door (see Removing the hard drive on page 27). 6. Remove the existing memory module: a. Pull away the retention clips (1) on each side of the memory module. The memory module tilts up. Replacing the memory module 31

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Replacing the memory module
The computer has one memory module compartment. The capacity of the computer can be upgraded
by upgrading the existing memory module in the memory module slot.
WARNING!
To reduce the risk of electric shock and damage to the equipment, unplug the power
cord and remove all batteries before installing a memory module.
CAUTION:
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage electronic components. Before beginning
any procedure, ensure that you are discharged of static electricity by touching a grounded metal
object.
To replace the memory module:
CAUTION:
To prevent information loss or an unresponsive system:
Shut down the computer before replacing the memory module. Do not remove the memory module
while the computer is on, in the Sleep state, or in Hibernation.
If you are not sure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on by pressing the
power button. Then shut down the computer through the operating system.
1.
Save your work and shut down the computer.
2.
Disconnect AC power and all external devices connected to the computer.
3.
Turn the computer upside down on a flat surface.
4.
Remove the battery.
5.
Remove the service door (see
Removing the hard drive
on page
27
).
6.
Remove the existing memory module:
a.
Pull away the retention clips
(1)
on each side of the memory module. The memory module
tilts up.
Replacing the memory module
31