HP Presario SR1300 Presario Desktop PCs - Upgrading and Servicing Guide - Page 10
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Connecting the Diskette (Floppy) Drive Cables Adding Memory Your PC comes with random access memory (RAM), which temporarily stores data and instructions on your PC. The PC ships with one or more memory modules, but you can replace the existing memory module(s) with higher-capacity ones. The motherboard contains sockets for DDR DIMMs (double data rate dual in-line memory modules). The exact number of sockets and type of DDR memory module depends on which model PC you have. Connecting the Serial ATA Hard Disk Drive Cables A DDR DIMM To determine which type of memory module your PC uses, and for specific memory module information and specifications, go to the Web site listed in your Warranty and Support Guide and click the Support link. WARNING: Using the wrong type of memory module could damage the system. Connecting the Parallel ATA Hard Disk Drive Cables 7 Push the drive the rest of the way into the bay until the drive snaps into place. 8 Complete the procedures to replace the front panel, replace the side panel, and close the PC. See "Opening and Closing the PC" on page 1. Removing a Memory Module 1 Complete the procedures to prepare the PC and to remove the side panel. See "Opening and Closing the PC" on page 1. 2 Gently lay the PC on its side. 3 Locate the memory sockets on the motherboard. CAUTION: When handling a memory module, be careful not to touch any of the contacts. Doing so may damage the module. 4 Move any cabling out of the way, if necessary. 6 Upgrading and Servicing Guide