Installing A Memory Module - Toshiba M500 User Manual

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Installing a memory module

Follow the steps below to install a memory module.
1. Set the computer to boot mode and turn off the power.
2. Remove all cables connected to the computer.
3. Turn the computer upside down and remove the battery pack (refer to Chapter
6, Power and Power-Up
4. Loosen the screws securing the memory module cover.
5. Slide your fingernail or a thin object under the cover and lift it off.
Hard Disk and
Memory Module
Cover
6. Lift one side of the insulator sheet and fit the module's connectors into the
computer's connectors at about a 45 degree angle. Press the module carefully
to ensure a firm connection.
Do not touch the connectors on the memory module or on the computer.
Debris on the connectors may cause memory access problems.
Slot A is reserved for main memory. Slot B is for expanded memory. If only one
memory module is installed, use Slot A. Slot A is lower than slot B.
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Removing the memory module cover
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