Toshiba a210 user manual Memory expansion, Installing memory module

Optional Devices

Memory expansion

You can install additional memory in the computer’s memory module to increase the amount of RAM.

Only memory modules with the following parts numbers can be installed:

512MB: PA3511U-1M51

1GB: PA3512U-1M1G

2GB: PA3513U-1M2G

Installing memory module

To install a memory module, make sure the computer is in boot mode then:

1.Turn the computer off in boot mode. Refer to the Turning off the power sec- tion in Chapter 3.

❑If you use the computer for a long time, the memory modules will become hot. In this case, let the memory modules cool to room temperature before you replace them.

❑Do not try to install a memory module with the computer turned on or turned off in Sleep and Hibernation mode. You can damage the computer and the memory module.

2.Remove all cables connected to the computer.

3.Turn the computer upside down and remove the battery pack (refer to Chapter 6, Power and Power-Up Modes.)

4.Remove one screw securing the memory module cover.

5.Lift off the cover.

❑Use a point size 0 Phillips screwdriver.

❑Insert the two memory modules of the same specifications and capacity into Slot A and Slot B respectively. The com- puter will operate in dual channel mode. You can access the inserted memory modules efficiently in dual channel.

OPTIONAL DEVICES

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