Getting Started 6–11
Upgrading the Computer
Reconnecting the Hard Drive Cables
4. Complete the procedure described in “Reassembling the
Computer” on page 6–20.
5. Turn on the computer.
6. If you replaced the hard drive, restore the system, software
drivers, and any software applications that were preinstalled
on the computer from Compaq. See “To Use Compaq System
Recovery” on page 4–6 for details. When the restore process
is completed, reinstall the 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.
No tools are needed to remove, replace, or upgrade memory
modules.