Toshiba Tecra M9 PTM90C-TG009C Users Manual Canada; English - Page 74

Installing a memory module Slot B

Page 74 highlights

Hardware, Utilities and Options Installing a memory module (Slot B) To install a 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 Turning off the power section in 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 the Replacing the battery pack section in Chapter 6, Power and PowerUp Modes, if required). 4. Loosen the screw 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. Use a point size 0 Phillips screwdriver. 5. Slide your fingernail or a thin object under the cover and lift it off. Memory module cover Screw Figure 3-12 Removing the memory module cover 6. Align the notch of the memory module with that of the memory slot and gently insert the module into the slot at about a 45 degree angle before holding it down until the latches on either side snap into place. Slot B User's Manual Figure 3-13 Seating the memory module 3-23

  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8
  • 9
  • 10
  • 11
  • 12
  • 13
  • 14
  • 15
  • 16
  • 17
  • 18
  • 19
  • 20
  • 21
  • 22
  • 23
  • 24
  • 25
  • 26
  • 27
  • 28
  • 29
  • 30
  • 31
  • 32
  • 33
  • 34
  • 35
  • 36
  • 37
  • 38
  • 39
  • 40
  • 41
  • 42
  • 43
  • 44
  • 45
  • 46
  • 47
  • 48
  • 49
  • 50
  • 51
  • 52
  • 53
  • 54
  • 55
  • 56
  • 57
  • 58
  • 59
  • 60
  • 61
  • 62
  • 63
  • 64
  • 65
  • 66
  • 67
  • 68
  • 69
  • 70
  • 71
  • 72
  • 73
  • 74
  • 75
  • 76
  • 77
  • 78
  • 79
  • 80
  • 81
  • 82
  • 83
  • 84
  • 85
  • 86
  • 87
  • 88
  • 89
  • 90
  • 91
  • 92
  • 93
  • 94
  • 95
  • 96
  • 97
  • 98
  • 99
  • 100
  • 101
  • 102
  • 103
  • 104
  • 105
  • 106
  • 107
  • 108
  • 109
  • 110
  • 111
  • 112
  • 113
  • 114
  • 115
  • 116
  • 117
  • 118
  • 119
  • 120
  • 121
  • 122
  • 123
  • 124
  • 125
  • 126
  • 127
  • 128
  • 129
  • 130
  • 131
  • 132
  • 133
  • 134
  • 135
  • 136
  • 137
  • 138
  • 139
  • 140
  • 141
  • 142
  • 143
  • 144
  • 145
  • 146
  • 147
  • 148
  • 149
  • 150
  • 151
  • 152
  • 153
  • 154
  • 155
  • 156
  • 157
  • 158
  • 159
  • 160
  • 161
  • 162
  • 163
  • 164
  • 165
  • 166
  • 167
  • 168
  • 169
  • 170
  • 171
  • 172
  • 173
  • 174
  • 175
  • 176
  • 177
  • 178
  • 179
  • 180
  • 181
  • 182
  • 183
  • 184
  • 185
  • 186
  • 187
  • 188
  • 189
  • 190
  • 191
  • 192
  • 193
  • 194
  • 195
  • 196
  • 197
  • 198
  • 199
  • 200
  • 201
  • 202
  • 203
  • 204
  • 205
  • 206
  • 207
  • 208
  • 209
  • 210
  • 211
  • 212
  • 213
  • 214
  • 215
  • 216
  • 217
  • 218
  • 219
  • 220
  • 221
  • 222
  • 223
  • 224
  • 225
  • 226
  • 227
  • 228
  • 229
  • 230
  • 231
  • 232
  • 233
  • 234
  • 235
  • 236
  • 237
  • 238
  • 239
  • 240

User’s Manual
3-23
Hardware, Utilities and Options
Installing a memory module (Slot B)
To install a 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
Turning off the power
section in
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
the
Replacing the battery pack
section in Chapter 6, Power and Power-
Up Modes, if required).
4.
Loosen the screw 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.
Figure 3-12 Removing the memory module cover
6.
Align the notch of the memory module with that of the memory slot and
gently insert the module into the slot at about a 45 degree angle before
holding it down until the latches on either side snap into place.
Figure 3-13 Seating the memory module
Use a point size 0 Phillips screwdriver.
Screw
Memory
module cover
Slot B