This is a how-to guide for installing RAM in the HP 2710P Tablet PC. I purchased 4GB of RAM in 1 GB DIMMS (the sticks that RAM comes in from Crucial at http://www.crucial.com/store/mpartspecs.aspx?mtbpoid=DB47506FA5CA7304).

Tools Needed:

• Philips head screwdriver
• The RAM you want to add J

Steps

1. Shut down the computer and unplug it from the wall. Then, remove the battery. You must remove the battery because if there is current flowing through the motherboard when you install the RAM, you could easily electrocute yourself and/or permanently damage the laptop.

2. Lay the computer on its back. It should look like this:

3. Unscrew the 6 screws from the large panel on the bottom.

4. Gently pull the cover up and towards the hinge edge of the computer until it comes off.

5. My unit came with a 1GB DIMM installed in the slot on the right. Because I was installing 2, 2GB DIMMS and there are only 2 slots total, I had to remove this 1GB DIMM first. 
If you are installing 2 DIMM's, you must first remove one the preinstalled DIMM. If you are installing only 1 DIMM, skip to step 8. 
 To remove the DIMM, you need to pull the two metal tabs on the left and right sides of the RAM so that the entire stick will pop up to a 45 degree angle.

6. Once the RAM is sticking up like this, you should be able to pull the DIMM out by pulling straight back.

7. With the RAM removed, your computer should look like this:

8. Install the first new memory module.
Orient the memory module so that the indent in the pins lines up with the indent in the slot. Then, slide the memory module into the slot at a 45 degree angle.

Note the slot in the pins on the DIMM.

9. When the module is fully inserted, it should still be at a 45 degree angle, and most of the copper pins should be covered up.

10. Push down on the back of the memory module so that it lays flat with the computer. This little metal retention bars should snap into place around the memory module.

11. If you are installing more than one module, repeat the 8-10 with the other memory module.

12. You have now finished installing the RAM. Slide the computer’s cover back into position at a 45 degree angle.

13. Push the top of the panel down and tighten up all of the screws.

14. Boot the system and make sure it reports the correct amount of RAM.
To check in Vista, click Start -> Right Click "Computer" ->Select "Properties".