Toshiba A60-S1691ST User Manual - Page 151

Removing memory module

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OPTIONAL DEVICES User's Manual 8. Seat the cover and secure it with one screw. 9. When you turn the computer on, it should automatically recognize the total memory capacity. Use the HW Setup program to verify that the added memory is recognized. If it is not recognized, check the module's connection. Removing memory module To remove the memory module, make sure the computer is in boot mode then: 1. Turn the computer off and remove all cables connected to the computer. CAUTIONS: 1. If you use the computer for a long time, the memory module will become hot. In this case, let the memory module cool to room temperature before you replace them. 2. Do not try to remove a memory module with the computer turned on or turned off in Standby and Hibernation mode. You can damage the computer and the memory module. 2. Turn the computer upside down and remove the battery pack (refer to Chapter 6, Power and Power-Up Modes.) 3. Remove one screw securing the memory module cover. 4. Lift off the cover. 5. Use a slender object such as a pen to press two latches on either side of the memory module to the outside. The memory module will pop up. 6. Grasp the memory module by the sides and pull it out. CAUTION: Do not touch the connectors on the memory module or on the computer. Debris on the connectors may cause memory access problems. 8-8

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8-8
User’s Manual
O
PTIONAL
D
EVICES
8.
Seat the cover and secure it with one screw.
9.
When you turn the computer on, it should automatically recognize the total
memory capacity. Use the HW Setup program to verify that the added memory
is recognized. If it is not recognized, check the module’s connection.
Removing memory module
To remove the memory module, make sure the computer is in boot mode then:
1.
Turn the computer off and remove all cables connected to the computer.
CAUTIONS:
1.
If you use the computer for a long time, the memory
module will become hot. In this case, let the memory
module cool to room temperature before you replace
them.
2.
Do not try to remove a memory module with the
computer turned on or turned off in Standby and
Hibernation mode. You can damage the computer and
the memory module.
2.
Turn the computer upside down and remove the battery pack (refer to Chapter
6,
Power and Power-Up Modes.
)
3.
Remove one screw securing the memory module cover.
4.
Lift off the cover.
5.
Use a slender object such as a pen to press two latches on either side of the
memory module to the outside. The memory module will pop up.
6.
Grasp the memory module by the sides and pull it out.
CAUTION:
Do not touch the connectors on the memory module or on the
computer. Debris on the connectors may cause memory access problems.