Removing A Memory Module - Toshiba Portege R500 User Manual

7. Seat the memory module cover in place and secure it with two screws.
Take care to ensure that the memory module cover is firmly closed.
8. Install the battery pack - refer to
Chapter 6, Power and Power-Up Modes, if required.
9. Turn your computer over.
10. Turn the computer on and make sure the added memory is recognized
- to confirmed it, Start -> Control Panel -> System and Maintenance -
> System icon.

Removing a memory module

To remove the memory module, follow the steps as detailed below:
1. Set the computer to Boot Mode and turn its power off - make sure the
Power indicator is off (refer to the
Chapter 1, Getting Started if required).
2. Remove the AC adaptor and all cables and peripherals connected to
the computer.
3. Turn the computer upside down and remove the battery pack (refer to
Replacing the battery pack
Modes, if required).
4. Loosen the two screws securing the memory module cover in place -
please note that this screw is attached to the cover in order to prevent it
from being lost.
5. Slide your fingernail or a thin object under the cover and lift it off.
6. Push the latches away from the module in order to release it - a spring
will force one end of the module up at an angle.
User's Manual
Screws
Figure 3-7 Seating the memory module cover
Hardware, Utilities and Options
Replacing the battery pack
Turning off the power
section in Chapter 6, Power and Power-Up
Memory
module cover
section in
section in
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