Compaq Armada 1500 User Manual page 50

4. While holding the bottom panel, gently turn the computer top
side up.
5. Lift the keyboard 90 degrees toward the display and exposing
the internal components.
The keyboard will remain connected by its ribbon cable.
NOTE:
Make sure that the keyboard leans back against the display and is
securely out of the way while the memory compartment is being
accessed.
Removing the Keyboard
Removable Drives & Upgrades 5-7