Memory Expansion - Toshiba Satellite L100-108 User Manual

Removing a PC Card
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Before removing a PC Card, make sure that any applications or system
services do not use the card.
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Be sure to disable the PC Card prior to removing it. Otherwise, the
system may be fatally damaged.
To remove the PC Card, follow the steps below.
1. Open the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the Task Bar and disable
the PC Card.
2. Press the PC Card eject button to extend it.
3. Press the extended eject button to pop the card out slightly.
4. Grasp the PC Card and draw it out.

Memory expansion

You can install additional memory in the computer's memory module socket
to increase the amount of RAM. This section describes how to install and
remove a memory module.
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Use only memory modules approved by TOSHIBA.
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Do not try to install or remove a memory module under the following
conditions. You can damage the computer and the module. Also, data
will be lost.
a. The computer is turned on.
b. The computer was shut down using the Standby Mode or
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The beep sound rings when incorrect memory is inserted. Refer to
Memory expansion
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Expansion memory is a precision electronic component that may be
fatally damaged by static electricity. Since human body has slight static
electricity, be sure to discharge static electricity from your body before
installing an expansion memory module. To discharge your body's
static electricity, simply touch any metal close to you with bare hands.
User's Manual
Hibernation Mode.
section in Chapter 9, Troubleshooting, for details.
PC Card
Removing the PC Card
Optional Devices
Eject button
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