Toshiba Satellite A305-S6997E User Guide - Page 31

Removing a memory module, Sample Illustration Inserting the memory module into the slot

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Back of computer Slot A Adding memory (optional) 31 Slot B (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the slot For this model Slot A is the bottom slot. Slot B is the top slot. If only one memory module is to be installed, it must be installed in slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 42. 16 Turn the computer right side up. 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to work. Removing a memory module If you need to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in "Installing a memory module" on page 27 to shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. Do not try to remove a memory module with the computer turned on. You can damage the computer and the memory module. Do not remove the memory module while the computer is in Sleep or Hibernation mode. The computer could hang up the next time you turn it on and data in memory will be lost. In either of the above cases, the Sleep configuration will not be saved.

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Adding memory (optional)
(Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the slot
For this model Slot A is the bottom slot. Slot B is the top slot. If only
one memory module is to be installed, it must be installed in slot A.
14
Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the
screw.
15
Re-insert the main battery. For more information on inserting
the main battery, see “Inserting a charged battery” on page 42.
16
Turn the computer right side up.
17
Reconnect the cables.
18
Restart the computer.
TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module
installed for the computer to work.
Removing a memory module
If you need to remove a memory module:
1
Complete steps 1–8 in “Installing a memory module” on
page 27 to shut down the computer and open the memory
module slot cover.
Do not try to remove a memory module with the computer turned on.
You can damage the computer and the memory module.
Do not remove the memory module while the computer is in Sleep or
Hibernation mode. The computer could hang up the next time you
turn it on and data in memory will be lost. In either of the above
cases, the Sleep configuration will not be saved.
Back of computer
Slot A
Slot B