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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 module 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. 

5

 

Push down the two retaining clips on the ends of 
the memory socket until the memory module pops 
out of the socket. 

 

 

 

 

WARNING: Do not pull the memory 
module out of the socket. Use the 
retaining clips to eject the module. 

 

6

 

Lift the memory module from the memory socket. 

Installing a Memory Module 

Upgrade the memory in your PC with memory of the 
same type and speed as the memory originally 
installed in your PC. 

 

 

CAUTION: When handling a memory 
module, be careful not to touch any of the 
contacts. Doing so may damage the 
module. 

 

1

 

Open both latches of the memory module socket: 

 

If you are 

replacing

 a memory module, put the 

new memory module in the same memory slot 
from which the old memory was removed. 

Or 

 

If you are 

adding

 a memory module, install the 

new module into the socket nearest the 
preinstalled module, and install additional 
modules in the next available sockets. 

 

 

2

 

The memory module can be installed in only one 
way. Match the notch on the module with the tab 
on the memory socket. Push the module carefully 
and firmly into the slot, ensuring that the latches on 
both ends snap into place. 

3

 

Set the chassis upright. 

4

 

Complete the procedures to replace the side panel, 
and close the PC. See “Opening and Closing the 
PC“ on page 1. 

 

NOTE:

 If your computer shows a blank screen after 

you replace or add a memory module, the memory is 
installed incorrectly, or it is the wrong type of memory. 
Remove and reinstall the memory module. 

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    Upgrading and Servicing Guide 

Summary of Contents for Pavilion Ultimate d4900 - Desktop PC

Page 1: ...Upgrading and Servicing Guide ...

Page 2: ...4010 USA Hewlett Packard is a registered trademark of Hewlett Packard Company in the United States of America and other countries regions This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U S patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners Use of this copyright protection technology must b...

Page 3: ...he Front Panel 3 Locating Components Inside the PC 3 Removing and Replacing Drives 3 Removing a Drive 3 Replacing or Adding a Drive 4 Removing a Hard Disk Drive 5 Replacing or Adding a Hard Disk Drive 6 Adding Memory 7 Removing a Memory Module 8 Installing a Memory Module 8 Removing or Installing an Add in Card 9 Removing an Add in Card 9 Installing an Add in Card 9 Replacing the Battery 10 Upgrad...

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Page 5: ...strap and a conductive foam pad when working inside the PC WARNING Always disconnect the modem cord from the telephone system and then disconnect the PC from the power source before removing the front and side panels of the PC Failure to do so before you open the PC or do any procedures can result in personal injury or equipment damage Before Opening the PC 1 Remove any diskette floppy disk memory...

Page 6: ... Side Panel 1 Loosen the two thumbscrews A that secure the panel to the PC chassis 2 Pull back the handle B to free the panel and then lift it off the unit WARNING Beware of sharp edges inside the chassis Replacing the Side Panel 1 Place the side panel on the chassis with the back of the panel extended slightly Ensure the hooks on the top and bottom of the panel fit into the holes in the chassis S...

Page 7: ...disk drive primary with operating system partition K L Additional hard disk drives select models or may be empty Removing and Replacing Drives Your PC has several drives that you can replace or upgrade You can add a drive into an empty drive bay See the preceding topic Locating Components Inside the PC for drive type and location For hard disk drives see Removing a Hard Disk Drive on page 5 Removi...

Page 8: ...e optical drives have two screws on each side the memory card reader and diskette drive have two screws on the left side only You need these screws to install the new drive Replacing or Adding a Drive 1 If necessary remove the existing drive See Removing a Drive on page 3 2 If you are adding a drive to an empty drive bay a Remove the blank plate from the front cover by pushing it forward until it ...

Page 9: ...following illustrations Connecting the optical drive cables NOTE An optical drive may include a sound cable Connect this cable also Connecting the diskette drive cables Connecting the memory card reader drive cables 7 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 Hard Disk Drive The system hard disk dr...

Page 10: ... disk drive cables Disconnecting the Parallel ATA hard disk drive cables 4 Release the drive from the cage by lifting the tab 1 on the latch for the hard disk drive cage and then sliding 2 the drive out of the cage The latch secures the drive in the cage in the chassis Be careful to touch only the sides of the drive 5 If you are replacing the old drive with a new drive remove the four guide screws...

Page 11: ...Complete the procedures to replace the side panel and close the PC See Opening and Closing the PC on page 1 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 da...

Page 12: ... memory module be careful not to touch any of the contacts Doing so may damage the module 1 Open both latches of the memory module socket If you are replacing a memory module put the new memory module in the same memory slot from which the old memory was removed Or If you are adding a memory module install the new module into the socket nearest the preinstalled module and install additional module...

Page 13: ...d carefully rock it back and forth until the connectors pull free from the socket and then remove the card Be sure not to scrape the card against the other components Store the old card in the anti static packaging that contained your new card 6 If you are not replacing the old add in card with a new add in card close the open slot by inserting the metal slot cover into the opened slot Replace the...

Page 14: ...ype of battery Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer s instructions 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 Remove any cabling if necessary to reach the battery 4 To remove the battery push the latch away from the battery and lift the battery from the socket 5 Install the new ...

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