HP Pavilion P6620f Desktop Pc Upgrading And Servicing Guide

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7Place the bottom of the panel on the computer, 
inserting the tabs on the inside of the panel into the 
rail slots on the computer. Swing the top of the panel 
toward the computer, inserting the top tabs into the 
rail slots.
8 Slide the side panel toward the front of the computer 
and into place. 9
Tighten the side panel thumbscrew on the back of the 
computer.
10 Reconnect all peripherals and cables, and then turn 
on the computer. 

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Removing and Replacing Memory  

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Before You Begin
Use the product specification for your model to find the 
correct type of DIMM (dual in-line memory module) for 
your computer and the maximum memory amount.
Memory upgrades may not be needed. Many computers 
already have the maximum amount of memory installed. 
Observe the following requirements before removing and 
replacing memory. 
Removing Memory
1Before you begin servicing the computer, remove the 
Pocket Media Drive, if it is present.
2...

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3Disconnect all peripherals and cables from the front 
and the back of the computer. Disconnect the power 
cord last.
4 Loosen the side panel thumbscrew on the back of the 
computer. 5
Grasp the handle, and pu ll the side panel about 
2.5 cm (1 inch) toward the back of the computer to 
release it. 
6 Tilt out the top of the side pa nel, and then lift the panel 
from the computer.
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7Lay the computer on the side. 
8 Locate the memory sockets on your computer 
motherboard. 9
Push down the retaining clip on each end of the 
memory socket to release the memory module.
10 Touching only the top edge of the memory module, lift 
it out of the socket.
NOTE: 
The location and number of memory sockets 
may vary with the motherboard model in your 
computer. 

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Replacing Memory
1Touching only the top edge of the memory module, 
locate the notch on the bottom edge.
2 Look at the memory module socket for the tab that 
matches the notch on the memory module. 3
Position the memory module over the socket, aligning 
the notch with the tab in th e socket, and then firmly 
press the module down into the socket...
...until the retaining clips at  the ends of the socket lock 
the module into place.
IMPORTANT: 
The new...

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4Set the computer upright.
5 Hold the side panel over the side of the computer with 
the front edge of the panel about 2.5 cm (1 inch) from 
the front of the computer. 6
Place the bottom of the panel on the computer, 
inserting the tabs on the inside of the panel into the 
rail slots on the computer. Swing the top of the panel 
toward the computer, inserting the top tabs into the 
rail slots.
7 Slide the side panel toward the front of the computer 
and into...

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8Tighten the side panel thumbs crew on the back of the 
computer. 9
Reconnect all peripherals and cables, and then turn 
on the computer. 

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