Toshiba Satellite 5205 Series - Manual (Page 52)

52 Getting Started
Setting up your computer
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11 Replace the memory slot cover.
12 Replace the screws and tighten them.
13 Turn the computer over and reconnect any cables you
removed.
You can now continue setting up the computer. When the
operating system has loaded, you can verify that the
computer has recognized the additional memory.
If you are adding extra memory after setting up the computer,
verify that the computer has recognized it correctly as
described in
“Checking total memory” on page 52 .
Removing a memory module
1 Follow steps 1 through 7 in “Installing additional
memory (optional)” on page 49 .
2 Gently push the memory locks outward until the memory
module pops up.
3 Gently pull the memory module diagonally out of the
slot.
4 Complete the procedure by following steps 11 through 13
in
“Installing additional memory (optional)” on page 49 .
Checking total memory
When you add or remove memory, you can check that the
computer has recognized the change. To do this:
1 Click Start, then click Control Panel
2 Click Performance and Maintenance.
3 Click System.
4 The General tab view automatically appears and shows
total memory.
If the computer does not recognize the memory
configuration, turn off the computer, remove the memory slot
cover, and make sure the memory module is seated properly,
as described in
step 10 .