Toshiba Portege 3500 Series Resource Manual page 9

7 Using a standard Phillips no. 1 screwdriver, unscrew the
screw that secures the memory slot cover, then remove
the memory slot cover.
Removing the memory slot cover screws
8 Place the screw and the cover in a safe place so that you
can retrieve them later.
CAUTION: Static electricity can damage the memory module. Before you
handle the module, touch a grounded metal surface to discharge any static
electricity you may have built up.
To avoid damaging the memory module, be careful not to touch its gold
connector bar (on the side you insert into the computer).
9 Remove the new memory module from its antistatic
packaging.
10 Holding the memory module by its edges so that the gold
connector bar faces the slot, fit the module into the
socket.
11 Gently press down on the memory module connector
until the clips snap into place.
Do not force the module into position. The memory
module should be level when secured in place.
Setting up your computer and getting started
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