Fujitsu B6230 User Guide - Page 80

Removing a Memory Upgrade Module 1 Turn off power to your notebook and remove any attached power adapter (AC or auto/airline). 2 Make sure you are properly grounded. 3 Make sure that all connector covers are closed. 4 Turn the notebook bottom side up, with the battery toward you. 5 Remove the memory upgrade module compartment screws and remove the cover. (Figure 27) 6 Pull the clips sideways away from each side of the memory module at the same time. (Figure 29) 7 While holding the clips out, remove the module from the slot by lifting it up and pulling towards the rear of your notebook. 8 Store the memory module in a static guarded sleeve. 9 Install a new memory module as instructed in "Installing a Memory Upgrade Module". 10 Replace the cover and the screws Memory Clips Figure 29. Removing memory module Checking the Memory Capacity Once you have changed the system memory capacity by replacing the installed module with a larger one, be sure to check that your notebook has recognized the change. Windows XP: Check the memory capacity by clicking [Start] -> Settings -> Control Panel, then doubleclicking the System icon. Select the General tab and check the amount of memory under "Computer:" Windows Vista: Check the memory capacity by clicking [Start] -> Control Panel -> System and Maintenance -> System. The amount of memory is displayed next to "Memory - RAM:" The amount of memory displayed should be approximately the total of all memory modules installed. There may be a discrepancy which is allocated for fixed video memory. 75 - Memory Upgrade Module