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Install the four guide screws (two on each side) that you removed from the old drive into the new drive. The screws help guide the drive into its proper position in the bay. 2. Slide the drive into the drive bay 1, making sure to align the guide screws with the guide slots, until it snaps into place. Sliding the Drive into the Drive Cage 3. Reconnect the power and data cables to your drive as indicated in the following illustrations. Hardware Reference Guide 3–9 Computer Upgrades Reconnecting the Optical Drive Cables Reconnecting the Diskette Drive Cables 3–10 Hardware Reference Guide 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. Hardware Reference Guide 3–11 Computer Upgrades There are several different types of memory modules. Install the same type of memory currently in your computer. To find your type of memory, go to compaq.com/athome/memory Web site (not available in all languages). No tools are needed to remove, replace, or upgrade memory modules. Removing a Memory Module A A CAUTION: When handling a memory module, be careful not to touch any of the contacts. Doing so may damage the module. 1. Complete the procedure described in “Preparing the Computer” section at the beginning of this chapter, but do not remove the front bezel. 3–12 Hardware Reference Guide Computer Upgrades 2. Locate the memory module inside your computer. See the following illustration for the location of the memory modules 1, memory slots 2 and release latches 3 on the system board. Locating the Memory Module . . The location and number of memory modules may vary slightly by model. Hardware Reference Guide 3–13 Computer Upgrades 3. Open both latches of the memory module socket 1 found at each end of the memory module. Lift the memory module 2 from the memory slot. Removing a Memory Module Replacing or Adding a Memory Module A A CAUTION: When handling a memory module, be careful not to touch any of the contacts. Doing so may damage the module. . . Upgrade the memory in your computer with memory of the same type and speed to the memory originally installed in your computer. You can find out exactly what type of memory is in your computer at the compaq.com/athome/memory Web site (not available in all languages). 3–14 Hardware Reference Guide Computer Upgrades 1. Open both latches of the memory module socket 1. Opening the Latches on the Memory Module Socket . . If you are replacing a memory module, put the new memory module in the same memory slot from which the old memory was removed. . . If you are adding a memory module, install the new module into the socket nearest the preinstalled module, and install additional modules in the next available sockets. Hardware Reference Guide 3–15 Computer Upgrades 2. The memory module can be installed in only one way. Match the notch on the module 1 with the tab on the memory socket. Push the module carefully and firmly into the slot ensuring that the latches 2 on both ends snap into place. Installing a Memory Module 3. Complete the procedure described in “Reassembling the Computer” section of this guide. . . If a blank screen is displayed after replacing or adding a memory module, the memory is installed incorrectly or it is the wrong type of memory. Remove and reinstall the memory module as previously described in the “Replacing or Adding a Memory Module” section of this chapter. Removing or Installing an Expansion Card An expansion card is a circuit board that fits into a computer expansion slot. Your computer contains several expansion slots that can be used to add components to your computer. 3–16 Hardware Reference Guide Computer Upgrades Expansion cards you can add to your computer include: ¦ Modem ¦ Network Interface Card (NIC) ¦ Graphics Card ¦ Sound Card A Phillips screwdriver is needed to remove, replace, or add an expansion card. 1. Complete the procedure described in “Preparing the Computer” section at the beginning of this chapter, but do not remove the front bezel. 2. On the rear of the computer an expansion bracket cover secures the expansion slots. To remove the expansion bracket cover, remove the screw from the bracket cover 1, then remove the expansion bracket cover 2. Removing the Screw and Expansion Bracket Cover 3. ...