HP EliteBook 2540p Notebook PC - Manual (Page 112)

Adding or replacing a memory module in the expansion
memory module slot
To add or replace a memory module in the expansion memory module slot, follow these steps:
1. Save your work.
2. Shut down the computer and close the display.
If you are not sure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on by pressing
the power button. Then shut down the computer through the operating system.
3. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer.
4. Unplug the power cord from the AC outlet.
5. Turn the computer upside down on a flat surface.
6. Remove the battery from the computer.
7. Loosen the 3 memory module compartment cover screws (1).
8. Using your finger or a screwdriver, lift the edge of the memory module compartment cover (2) to
release it, and then lift it away from the computer (3).
NOTE: If the expansion memory module slot is not populated, bypass step 9 and proceed to step
10.
9. Remove the memory module:
a. Pull away the retention clips (1) on each side of the memory module.
The memory module tilts up.
CAUTION: To prevent damage to the memory module, hold the memory module by the
edges only. Do not touch the components on the memory module.
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