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Adding Memory to the OmniBook

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CAUTION Adding Memory to the OmniBook The OmniBook memory slots accommodate two memory-expansion boards. You can install a memory-expansion board to increase the total amount of memory. (To find out your OmniBook memory size, see"To find the system software version and memory size".) Take precautions against damage from static electricity: • Gather all the parts you need so you can complete the installation in one sitting. • Don't remove the memory-expansion board from its packaging until you've removed the slot cover from the OmniBook. • When you remove the board from its packaging, hold it only by its edges. Don't touch the electronic components or gold traces. Also, turn off the unit, unplug the ac adapter, and remove the battery. Otherwise, the OmniBook or memory-expansion board may be damaged. 1. Exit Program Manager (and Windows)-your current session and any unsaved data will not be preserved. 2. Important: Turn off the unit, unplug the ac adapter, and remove the battery. If necessary, see"To replace the battery". 3. Use your fingernail or a flat-blade screwdriver to remove the cover from the memory-expansion slot. 4. If a memory-expansion board is already present in both slots, pull out the board you want to replace. 50

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Adding Memory to the OmniBook
The OmniBook memory slots accommodate two memory-expansion boards. You can
install a memory-expansion board to increase the total amount of memory. (To find out
your OmniBook memory size, see
“To find the system software version and memory
size”
.)
CAUTION
Take precautions against damage from static electricity:
Gather all the parts you need so you can complete the installation in one sitting.
Don’t remove the memory-expansion board from its packaging until you’ve
removed the slot cover from the OmniBook.
When you remove the board from its packaging, hold it only by its edges. Don’t
touch the electronic components or gold traces.
Also, turn off the unit, unplug the ac adapter, and remove the battery. Otherwise,
the OmniBook or memory-expansion board may be damaged.
1. Exit Program Manager (and Windows)—your current session and any unsaved data
will not be preserved.
2.
Important:
Turn off the unit, unplug the ac adapter, and remove the battery. If
necessary, see
“To replace the battery”
.
3. Use your fingernail or a flat-blade screwdriver to remove the cover from the
memory-expansion slot.
4. If a memory-expansion board is already present in both slots, pull out the board you
want to replace.