HP (Hewlett-Packard) 2100 Laptop User Manual


 
2-8 Removal and Replacement HP OmniBook 2100/3000/3100
Removal Procedure
1. Unplug the ac adapter, if present, and remove the battery.
2. Remove the hard disk drive (see page 2-5).
3. Slide open the RAM cover about 3 mm, then lift off the cover.
Note
For an OmniBook 3000, if the RAM cover does not have a Mylar insulator on the inside, replace
the cover with a new one. (Service note 3000-07.)
Figure 2-5. Removing the RAM Cover
4. Release the two metal latches at the sides of the RAM board, so the free edge of the board pops
up.
5. Pull the board out of the connector.
Figure 2-6. Removing a RAM Board
Reassembly Notes
Insert the RAM board into the connector at about a 30° angle until it is fully inserted. Then press
down at both sides until both latches snap closed.
Place the RAM cover about 3 mm from its closed position, then slide it closed.
RAM Cover
Note:
Some OmniBook 2100/3100s
have only one RAM slot.
For an OmniBook
2100/3100 with a
Pentium processor,
no more than 32 MB
is supported in this
slot.