Installing A Dimm - HP Compaq Presario,Presario 8380 Supplementary Manual

All installed memory modules must be 168-pin
unbuffered SDRAM (synchronous dynamic random
access memory) DIMMs, and compliant with the Intel
"PC SDRAM Unbuffered DIMM Specification Revision
1.0." This specification covers both 66-MHz and
100-MHz SDRAM DIMMs. Refer to your HP Pavilion
PC technical specifications on the HP online System
Guide to determine whether 66-MHz or 100-MHz
memory is required.
HP Pavilion PCs with two DIMM sockets can support
up to 256 MB of SDRAM, and HP Pavilion PCs with
three DIMM sockets can support up to 384 MB of
SDRAM.
Your HP Pavilion PC is shipped with one or more
DIMMs, but you can replace the existing DIMM(s) with
higher capacity ones.

Installing a DIMM

To install a DIMM:
1
Turn off the computer and all peripherals.
2
Disconnect the modem cable.
3
Disconnect the power cord.
4
Remove the back panel (see "Removing the Back
Panel" on page 37.)
5
Remove the right side panel (see "Removing the
Right Side Panel" on page 38).
6
Lay the computer gently on the left side panel.
7
Move any cabling out of the way, if necessary.
8
Push down on the two retaining clips on the ends
of the DIMM socket.
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