Toshiba Equium A210 - Manual (Page 118)

8-6 User’s Manual
A210
Installing Memory on Bottom Side
Follow these steps to install a memory module:
1. Set the computer to boot mode and turn off the power.
a. The computer is turned on.
b. The computer was shut down using the Stand by mode.
c. Power to the optical disc drive has been turned on by the CD Power
switch.
2. Remove all cables connected to the computer.
3. Turn the computer upside down and remove the battery, refer to
Chapter 6, Power and Power-Up Modes .
4. Loosen the two screws securing the memory module socket cover.
5. Slide your fingernail or a thin object under the cover and lift it off.
Removing the memory module socket cover
Insert the two memory modules of the same specifications and capacity
into Slot A (Upper) and Slot B (Bottom) respectively. The computer will
operate in dual channel mode.
You can access the inserted memory modules efficiently in dual channel.
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 under the following conditions.
You can damage the computer and the module.