Toshiba A100 VA3 - Satellite - Pentium Dual Core 1.6 GHz, Maintenance Manual

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4.9 Memory module 4 Replacement Procedures
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4.9 Memory module
Caution: The power must be turned off when you remove the memory module.
Removing a memory module with the power on risks damaging the module or
the computer itself.
Do not touch the memory module terminals. Any dirt on the terminals may
cause memory access problems.
Never press hard or bend the memory module.
Removing the memory module
To remove the memory module(s), confirm that the computer is in boot mode. Then perform
the following procedure. (See Figure 4-13.)
1. Turn up the insulator and open the latches fixing the memory module.
2. Remove the memory module.
Latches
Memory module
Insulator
Label
Figure 4-13 Removing the memory module
Installing a memory module
To install a memory module(s), confirm that the computer is in boot mode. Then perform the
following procedure. (See Figure 4-13.)
1. Turn up the insulator and insert the memory module into the connector of the
computer slantwise with the label up and press it to connect firmly.