Expanding the OmniBook Installing RAM Expansion Modules Installing RAM Expansion Modules This section describes how to ♦ Install a RAM module. ♦ Remove a RAM module. To install a RAM expansion module The OmniBook provides an optional memory expansion slot for installing up to two 3.3-volt EDO RAM expansion modules. Your OmniBook’s computer chips are extremely static-sensitive. Static electricity can permanently damage computer chips. Carefully read the following caution information. C A U T I O N Handle the RAM module only by its edges. Otherwise, you may damage the module due to electrostatic discharge. Static electricity can permanently damage computer chips.
It is therefore important to discharge the static electricity from your body before installing the memory module. Discharge your body’s electricity by touching the metal shielding around the connectors on the rear of the OmniBook computer. You’ll need a small Phillips screwdriver to complete this procedure. 1. From the Start menu, shut down the OmniBook. 2. Unplug the ac adapter, if present, and remove the battery. 3. Remove the hard disk drive (see page 6-3). 6-6