HP Pavilion dv1400 Hardware and Software Guide - Page 141

Removing or Inserting a Memory Module, Replacing a Battery Pack, Power.

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Hardware Upgrades and Replacements Removing or Inserting a Memory Module Å WARNING: To prevent exposure to electrical shock, access only the memory compartment during this procedure. The memory compartment and the battery and hard drive bays are the only user-accessible internal compartments on the notebook. All other areas that require a tool to access should be opened only by a service partner. Å WARNING: To prevent exposure to electrical shock and damage to the notebook, shut down the notebook, unplug the power cord, and remove the battery pack before installing a memory module. Ä CAUTION: To prevent electrostatic discharge from damaging electronic components: before beginning this procedure, discharge yourself of static electricity by touching a grounded metal object. For more information about preventing electrostatic damage, refer to the "Electrostatic Discharge" chapter in Regulatory and Safety Notices guide. 1. Save your work and close all open applications. 2. Shut down the notebook. If you are unsure whether the notebook is off or in hibernation, turn the notebook on in Windows and then shut it down through the Windows operating system. 3. Disconnect all external devices connected to the notebook. 4. Disconnect the notebook from external power. 5. Remove the battery pack. For instructions, refer to the "Replacing a Battery Pack" section in Chapter 3, "Power." 7-18 Hardware and Software Guide

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Hardware and Software Guide
Hardware Upgrades and Replacements
Removing or Inserting a Memory Module
Å
WARNING:
To prevent exposure to electrical shock, access only the
memory compartment during this procedure. The memory compartment
and the battery and hard drive bays are the only user-accessible internal
compartments on the notebook. All other areas that require a tool to
access should be opened only by a service partner.
Å
WARNING:
To prevent exposure to electrical shock and damage to
the notebook, shut down the notebook, unplug the power cord, and
remove the battery pack before installing a memory module.
Ä
CAUTION:
To prevent electrostatic discharge from damaging electronic
components: before beginning this procedure, discharge yourself of
static electricity by touching a grounded metal object. For more
information about preventing electrostatic damage, refer to the
“Electrostatic Discharge” chapter in
Regulatory and Safety Notices
guide.
1. Save your work and close all open applications.
2. Shut down the notebook.
If you are unsure whether the notebook is off or in
hibernation, turn the notebook on in Windows and then shut it
down through the Windows operating system.
3. Disconnect all external devices connected to the notebook.
4. Disconnect the notebook from external power.
5. Remove the battery pack.
For instructions, refer to the
“Replacing a Battery Pack”
section in
Chapter 3, “Power.”