Toshiba Satellite M55-S3311 Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite M50/M55 - Page 56

Installing a memory module, capacity can be upgraded by removing and replacing

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56 Getting Started Adding memory For more information on memory options, check the accessories information that came with your computer, or visit accessories.toshiba.com. Installing a memory module Your computer has two memory module slots. One slot is under the keyboard and should only be accessed by a Toshiba authorized service provider. The other memory module slot is accessible on the bottom of your computer, and memory capacity can be upgraded by removing and replacing the memory module in that slot. You will need a standard Phillips No.1 screwdriver for this procedure. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. See "Setting up your software" on page 46. To avoid damaging the computer's screws, use a standard Phillips No. 1 screwdriver that is in good condition. Installing a memory module with the computer's power on may damage the computer, the module, or both. Before you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. If you install or remove a memory module while the computer is in Standby or Hibernation mode, data will be lost. If the computer is on, begin at step 1; otherwise, skip to step 3.

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56
Getting Started
Adding memory
For more information on memory options, check the
accessories information that came with your computer, or
visit
accessories.toshiba.com
.
Installing a memory module
Your computer has two memory module slots. One slot is
under the keyboard and should only be accessed by a Toshiba
authorized service provider. The other memory module slot is
accessible on the bottom of your computer, and memory
capacity can be upgraded by removing and replacing the
memory module in that slot. You will need a standard Phillips
No.1 screwdriver for this procedure.
Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba
recommends setting up your software. See
“Setting up your
software” on page 46
.
To avoid damaging the computer’s screws, use a standard
Phillips No. 1 screwdriver that is in good condition.
Installing a memory module with the computer’s power on may
damage the computer, the module, or both.
Before you install or remove a memory module, turn off the
computer using the Start menu. If you install or remove a
memory module while the computer is in Standby or
Hibernation mode, data will be lost.
If the computer is on, begin at step
1
; otherwise, skip to step
3
.
NOTE