HP Pavilion Notebook - 14-v134ca User Guide - Page 65

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The computer has either one or two memory module slots. The memory module slots are located on the bottom of the computer under the service door. The memory capacity of the computer can be upgraded by adding a memory module or replacing the existing memory module in one of the memory module slots. NOTE: Before adding or replacing a memory module, make sure the computer has the most recent BIOS version, and update the BIOS if needed. See Updating the BIOS on page 62. CAUTION: Failure to update the computer to the latest BIOS prior to installing or replacing a memory module may result in various system problems. 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. NOTE: If you are adding or replacing the memory module in your computer with a single memory module, insert the memory module into the slot closest to the system board. NOTE: To use a dual-channel configuration with a second memory module, be sure that both memory modules are identical. To add or replace a memory module: CAUTION: To prevent information loss or an unresponsive system: Shut down the computer before adding or replacing memory modules. Do not remove a memory module while the computer is on, in the Sleep state, on 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 all external devices connected to the computer. 3. Unplug the power cord from the AC outlet. 4. Turn the computer upside down on a flat surface. 5. Remove the battery from the computer (see User-replaceable battery on page 44). 6. Remove the service door from the computer. 7. If you are replacing a memory module, remove the existing memory module: a. Pull away the retention clips (1) on each side of the memory module. The memory module tilts up. Improving performance 53

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The computer has either one or two memory module slots. The memory module slots are located on
the bottom of the computer under the service door. The memory capacity of the computer can be
upgraded by adding a memory module or replacing the existing memory module in one of the
memory module slots.
NOTE:
Before adding or replacing a memory module, make sure the computer has the most recent
BIOS version, and update the BIOS if needed. See
Updating the BIOS
on page
62
.
CAUTION:
Failure to update the computer to the latest BIOS prior to installing or replacing a
memory module may result in various system problems.
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.
NOTE:
If you are adding or replacing the memory module in your computer with a single memory
module, insert the memory module into the slot closest to the system board.
NOTE:
To use a dual-channel configuration with a second memory module, be sure that both
memory modules are identical.
To add or replace a memory module:
CAUTION:
To prevent information loss or an unresponsive system:
Shut down the computer before adding or replacing memory modules. Do not remove a memory
module while the computer is on, in the Sleep state, on 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 all external devices connected to the computer.
3.
Unplug the power cord from the AC outlet.
4.
Turn the computer upside down on a flat surface.
5.
Remove the battery from the computer (see
User-replaceable battery
on page
44
).
6.
Remove the service door from the computer.
7.
If you are replacing a memory module, remove the existing memory module:
a.
Pull away the retention clips
(1)
on each side of the memory module.
The memory module tilts up.
Improving performance
53