Toshiba Satellite P55-A5200 User Guide - Page 54

Removing a memory module, Sample Illustration Removing the memory module

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54 Getting Started Removing a memory module Removing a memory module If you need to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-10 in "Installing a memory module" on page 48 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. 2 Pull the latches away from the memory module. The memory module pops up slightly. NOTE If your system has the memory modules stacked on top of one another, you must remove the top module first before removing/installing the bottom module. 3 Gently lift the memory module to a 30-degree angle and slide it out of the slot. Back of computer Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw(s). 5 Re-insert the battery, if applicable. For more information on inserting the battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 102.

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54
Getting Started
Removing a memory module
Removing a memory module
If you need to remove a memory module:
1
Complete steps
1
10
in
“Installing a memory module” on
page 48
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.
2
Pull the latches away from the memory module.
The memory module pops up slightly.
If your system has the memory modules stacked on top
of one another, you must remove the top module first
before removing/installing the bottom module.
3
Gently lift the memory module to a 30-degree angle and
slide it out of the slot.
(Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module
4
Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it
using the screw(s).
5
Re-insert the battery, if applicable. For more information
on inserting the battery, see
“Inserting a charged
battery” on page 102
.
NOTE
Back of computer
Slot B
Slot A