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Installing a Memory Module

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Upgrading and Replacing PC Hardware Installing a Memory Module WARNING For your safety, disconnect the power cord and all external cables. Note Only use HP memory modules provided for your PC model. The use of other memory modules is not supported. For information about supported HP accessories, connect to www.hp.com/go/pcaccessories. 1 Switch off the PC, disconnect the power cord and remove the PC's side panel (refer to "Removing and Replacing the Side Panel" on page 12). 2 Lay the PC on its side so you can access the system board. Position of memory modules 3 Either remove the module you want to replace or locate an empty memory module socket. 4 Make sure that the socket's clips are open. 5 Align the grooves on the bottom of the module with the corresponding marks on the socket and push it firmly into place. The clips close automatically. Caution You may damage the system board if you attempt to install a memory module the wrong way round. 6 Replace the PC's side panel (refer to "Removing and Replacing the Side Panel" on page 12). 7 Reconnect the power cord. 13

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Upgrading and Replacing PC Hardware
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Installing a Memory Module
WARNING
For your safety, disconnect the power cord and all external cables.
Note
Only use HP memory modules provided for your PC model. The use of other memory modules is not supported. For information about
supported HP accessories, connect to
www.hp.com/go/pcaccessories
.
1
Switch off the PC,
disconnect the power cord
and remove the PC’s side panel (refer to “Removing
and Replacing the Side Panel” on page 12).
2
Lay the PC on its side so you can access the system board.
3
Either remove the module you want to replace or locate an empty memory module socket.
4
Make sure that the socket’s clips are open.
5
Align the grooves on the bottom of the module with the corresponding marks on the socket and push
it firmly into place. The clips close automatically.
Caution
You may damage the system board if you attempt to install a memory module the wrong way round.
6
Replace the PC’s side panel (refer to “Removing and Replacing the Side Panel” on page 12).
7
Reconnect the power cord.
Position of memory modules