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4–10 Maintenance and Service Guide
Removal and replacement procedures
b. Lift the bracket 2 straight up to remove it from the hard drive.
Reverse this procedure to reassemble and install the hard drive.
Memory module
Before removing the memory module, follow these steps:
1. Shut down the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on,
and then shut it down through the operating system.
2. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer.
3. Disconnect the power from the computer by first unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet, and then
unplugging the AC adapter from the computer.
4. Remove the battery (see “Battery” on page 7).
5. Remove the hard drive cover (see “Hard drive” on page 8).
Remove the memory module:
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The top memory module slot is for expansion memory and the bottom slot is for primary memory.
1. Spread the retaining tabs 1 on each side of the memory module to release the memory module. (The edge of
the module opposite the slot rises away from the computer.)
2. Remove the memory module 2 by pulling the module away from the slot at an angle.
Description Spare part number
For use with dv3-2000 computer models
4-GB memory module (PC2-6400, 800-MHz, DDR2) 598855-001
2-GB memory module (PC2-6400, 800-MHz, DDR2) 598858-001
1-GB memory module (PC2-6400, 800-MHz, DDR2) 598861-001
For use with dv3-2300 computer models
4-GB memory module (PC3-10600, 1333-MHz, DDR3) 599092-001
2-GB memory module (PC3-10600, 1333-MHz, DDR3) 598856-001
1-GB memory module (PC3-10600, 1333-MHz, DDR3) 598859-001