Changing Your Computer Hardware Configuration

 

Memory Cards

 

Removing Memory

 

Perform the following steps to remove memory (DIMM cards) from your

 

system unit.

 

 

NOTE

Lay the system on its right side (using the system unit’s front panel as a

 

reference) as shown in Figure 5-47. Note that before laying the system

 

unit on its side you should put it on a cushioned surface to avoid damage

 

to the system unit’s exterior.

 

 

1.Open the side panel of the system unit as explained in the section “Opening the Left Side Panel of the System Unit” in this chapter.

2.Prop up the system unit power supply as explained in the section “Propping Up the System Unit Power Supply” in this chapter.

Figure 5-47 Propping Up the Power Supply

 

Power

 

Supply

Hard Disk

Hard Disk

Drive Fan

Drive Fan

Bracket

 

DIMM connector

3.Remove the fan from the hard disk drive chassis. See the section “Removing the Fan from the Hard Disk Drive Area” in this chapter.

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HP b1000 manual Removing Memory, Propping Up the Power Supply