Hardware Reference Guide 3–11
Computer Upgrades
Reconnecting the Hard Drive Cables
4. Complete the procedure described in “Reassembling the
Computer” section towards the end of this chapter.
5. Turn on the computer.
6. If you replaced the hard drive, insert the Compaq Restore Plus!
CD to restore the operating system, software drivers, and/or any
software applications that were preinstalled on the computer from
Compaq. Follow the instructions in the guide included with the
restore CD. When the restore process is completed, reinstall your
personal files that you backed up before replacing your hard
drive.
Upgrading or Replacing Memory
Your computer comes with random access memory (RAM), which
temporarily stores data and instructions on your computer. Memory
expansion modules can be installed in the memory expansion slots in
the computer.