I’ll post more details after I get a chance to use it more, but basically, I got a new tablet PC for work. It’s a Toshiba Portege M700. This model was just released a few months ago. I ordered mine custom-built at the end of December and it finally arrived this week.
Why I’m writing now, though, is that when building your laptop online, you have several memory options. 1 GB is standard. 2GB will cost you an extra $100. 4GB will cost you an extra $550. Rather than pay Toshiba for the RAM, I ordered the machine with the standard 1 GB and then ordered 2x2GB sticks (4GB total) from NewEgg for $88. What a bargain!
However, yesterday when I went to install my 2 new memory sticks, I found that there was only 1 slot in the bottom. I did some online research to find that the 2nd memory slot is “hidden” under the keyboard and requires a bit of disassembly to get to. However, on many forums I visited, there were several people looking for a ‘how to’ guide to finding this “hidden” slot and install RAM.
Fearless as I am, I proceeded to find this “hidden” slot and took pictures along the way. So, for those looking for a guide, here ya go:
1. Here is the keyboard. Look over on the left-hand side under the left CTRL key and you’ll see a little notch cut out of the plastic.
2. Using your fingernail or a small screwdriver, very gently pry up the corner to release the plastic clips. Proceed to carefully remove this strip of plastic from the machine. I found it easiest to pull the plastic toward the keyboard rather than straight up, as I perceived the plastic to be quite fragile and easily broken. So, again, do this slowly and carefully.
3. Removing this plastic molding reveals two small screws. Remove these to release the keyboard. Slide the keyboard toward the hand-rest about 1/4″ (freeing the tabs just above the function keys), then pivot the keyboard toward you.
4. With the keyboard up, you’ll see the door under which lives the ‘primary’ memory slot.
5. Unscrew the two screws, open the door, then follow the instructions in the official Resource Guide for removing and installing your memory.
6. That’s it. Just reverse the instructions for putting it all back together.
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