Toshiba Qosmio X500, Maintenance Manual

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Replacement Procedures
Qosmio X500 Maintenance Manual (960-Q08) 4-25
4.8 Memory module
CAUTION: The power of the computer must be turned off when you remove a memory
module. Remove a memory module with the power on risks damaging the
module or the computer itself.
Do not touch memory module terminals. Any dirt on the terminals may cause
memory access problems.
Never press hard or bend a memory module.
Removing a memory module
To remove a memory module, confirm that the computer is in boot mode. Then perform the
following procedure (See Figure 4-8-1 to 4-8-2).
1. Loose the screw securing the memory slot cover .
 M2.5

4.0B FLAT BIND screw x3
2. Remove the memory slot cover .
3. Open the left and right latches and remove a memory module .