Adding Memory; Before You Begin - HP TouchSmart IQ520 - Desktop PC Manual

Adding Memory

Your HP TouchSmart PC comes with random access memory (RAM), which temporarily stores data and
instructions on your computer. The HP TouchSmart PC ships with one or two memory modules that you can
replace.

Before you begin

Observe the following requirements before removing and replacing the memory module.
The motherboard contains sockets for SO-DIMMs (small outline dual in-line memory modules). A memory
module with the key slot circled is shown in the following illustration.
To determine which type and speed of memory module your HP TouchSmart PC uses, and for specific
memory module information and specifications, go to http://www.hp.com/support
CAUTION: Using the wrong type of memory module could damage the computer.
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