STEP 2: REMOVING THE BATTERIES AND

DISCONNECTING AC POWER

Remove and disconnect all power sources from the Compaq Aero 2100 Series:

Remove the main battery pack as described in "Rechargeable Battery Pack" in Chapter 3.

Remove the backup battery as described in "Low Backup Battery" in Chapter 3.

Disconnect the AC adapter from the device.

CAUTION: You must remove all batteries and disconnect from AC power before changing the memory module. Otherwise you risk damaging the memory module.

STEP 3: REMOVING THE EXISTING

MEMORY MODULE

CAUTION: Electrostatic discharge can damage electronic components. Before touching the memory expansion module, be sure you are discharged of static electricity by touching a grounded metal object.

Turn over the device.

Loosen the memory compartment screw by using a small Phillips-head screwdriver. (The memory compartment screw is attached to the compartment cover and does not come out.) Remove the compartment cover Ê.

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Compaq 2100 manual Removing the Batteries Disconnecting AC Power, Removing the Existing Memory Module