Toshiba Tecra M5-S5231 Resource Guide for Tecra M5 - Page 26

Using a small Phillips screwdriver, loosen the captive screw

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26 Adding memory (optional) 4 Remove the main battery. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on page 39. 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to locate the memory module slot cover. Memory module slot cover Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot cover 6 Using a small Phillips screwdriver, loosen the captive screw that secures the memory module slot cover. Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Unscrewing the memory module slot cover 7 Remove the memory module slot cover. 8 Place the screw and the cover in a safe place so that you can retrieve them later. Static electricity can damage the memory module. Before you handle the module, touch a grounded metal surface to discharge any static electricity you may have built up. Avoid touching the connector on the memory module or on the computer. Grease or dust on the connector may cause memory access problems.

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Adding memory (optional)
4
Remove the main battery. For information on removing the
main battery, see “Removing the battery from the computer”
on page 39.
5
Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to
locate the memory module slot cover.
(Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot cover
6
Using a small Phillips screwdriver, loosen the captive screw
that secures the memory module slot cover.
(Sample Illustration) Unscrewing the memory module slot cover
7
Remove the memory module slot cover.
8
Place the screw and the cover in a safe place so that you can
retrieve them later.
Static electricity can damage the memory module. Before you handle
the module, touch a grounded metal surface to discharge any static
electricity you may have built up.
Avoid touching the connector on the memory module or on the
computer. Grease or dust on the connector may cause memory
access problems.
Memory module
slot cover
Front of computer
Front of computer