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Compaq Tablet PC tc1100, tc1000 - Installing Memory
Overview
The tablet PC has one user-accessible memory slot. The slot supports a PC133-compliant 128-megabyte, 256-megabyte, or 512-megabyte memory board.
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To avoid the risk of electrical shock and damage to the equipment, always unplug the power cord
and remove the battery pack before installing a SODIMM. |
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To prevent electrostatic discharge and resulting damage to electronic components, make sure you are
properly grounded before beginning this procedure.While the Tablet PC has two memory slots, only one is user-accessible. The other slot has memory installed at the factory and cannot be changed without voiding the unit's warranty. |
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NOTE:
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All SODIMMs supported by this system are keyed (notched) to ensure correct positioning. |
Before You Begin
- Shut down the computer.
- If you are not sure whether the computer is off or in hibernation, turn the computer on, then shut it down.
- Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer.
- Disconnect the power cord.Remove the battery pack.
- Turn the computer bottom side up with the front facing you.
Installing Memory
- Remove the two screws that secure the cover plate to the base enclosure.
- Slide, lift, then remove the memory compartment cover.
Figure 1: Removing the Memory Compartment Cover
- Spread the retention clips on each side of the memory expansion board. The board tilts up at a 45-degree angle.
- Remove the board by pulling it away from the connector at a 45-degree angle.
Figure 2: Removing the Memory Board
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To protect a removed memory expansion board, place it in an electrostatic-safe container. |
- Align the keyed (notched) edge of the board with the keyed area in the expansion slot. Insert the board into the slot at a 45-degree angle until it is seated.
- Push the front edge of the board down until the retention clips snap into place.
Figure 3: Inserting the Memory Board
- Align the tabs on the back edge of the cover plate with the slots on the base enclosure, then tilt the cover plate downward until it is seated.
- Install the two screws to secure the cover plate to the computer.
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