HP Presario CQ57-200 Getting Started Compaq Notebook - Windows 7 - Page 32

Remove the memory module compartment cover

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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, 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 all external devices connected to the computer. 3. Unplug the power cord from the AC outlet and remove the battery. 4. Loosen the memory module compartment cover screw (1). 5. Remove the memory module compartment cover (2). 6. 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. 26 Chapter 5 Maintenance

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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, 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 all external devices connected to the computer.
3.
Unplug the power cord from the AC outlet and remove the battery.
4.
Loosen the memory module compartment cover screw
(1)
.
5.
Remove the memory module compartment cover
(2)
.
6.
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.
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Chapter 5
Maintenance