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Memory expansion, Memory expansion -4, Installing memory module -4 – Toshiba Portege 7140 User Manual

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Portege 7140CT User's Manual – 7140_UK.doc – ENGLISH – Printed on 20/12/99 as IM_714UK

4.

Insert the dummy card. Do not leave the PC Card slot empty.

Inserting the dummy card

Memory expansion

You can install additional memory in the computer’s memory module to

increase the amount of RAM. You can use only memory modules

supported by the computer.

Installing memory module

To install a memory module, first make sure that the computer is in boot mode.

If you install memory while the computer is in Hibernation or Resume

(Standby/Suspend) mode, the computer will not recognise the additional

memory when you turn the computer back on.

1.

Turn the computer off.

Do not try to install a memory module with the computer turned on. You

can damage the computer and the module.

2.

Remove all cables connected to the computer.

3.

Turn the computer upside down and remove the battery pack as

described in Chapter 6,

Power and Power-Up Modes

.

4.

Remove the two screws securing the memory module socket cover.

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