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Chapter 13: Advanced Laptops and Portable Devices 17To confirm the currently installed amount of RAM, check the POST screen, BIOS, orSystem Properties window by choosing Start > Control Panel > System and then clickingthe General tab. Figure 13-9 shows where the amount of RAM can be found in the SystemProperties window.Figure 13-9System PropertiesWorksheet 13.3.4: Laptop RAMIn this activity, you use the Internet, a newspaper, or a local store to gather informationabout expansion memory for a specified laptop. Refer to the worksheet in IT Essentials: PCHardware and Software Labs and Study Guide, Third Edition. You may complete this worksheetnow or wait to do so until the end of the chapter.Describe Preventive Maintenance Proceduresfor LaptopsPreventive maintenance should be scheduled at regular intervals to keep laptops runningproperly. Because laptops are portable, they are more likely than desktop computers to beexposed to these harmful materials and situations:■■■■Dirt and contaminationSpillsWear and tearDrops