RAM Module

Use RAM modules that comply with the specifications below. Using any other module may cause malfunction or result in computer failure.
RAM module specifications:
Refer to OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS "Specifications".
(For information of RAM module compatibility, contact Panasonic Technical Support.)
CAUTION
- RAM modules are extremely sensitive to static electricity and can be affected even by static electricity from the human body. When inserting and removing RAM modules, do not touch the terminals or internal components, and do not allow foreign particles to enter the slots. Doing so may cause damage, fire, or electric shock.

Inserting/Removing the RAM Module

  1. Turn off the computer.
    • Do not use sleep or hibernation.

    Perform the following steps to turn off the computer.
    1. Click [Charm] - - [Change PC settings] - [General].
    2. Click [Restart now] under “Advanced startup”.
    3. Click [Turn off your PC].
  2. Disconnect the AC adaptor, remove the battery pack, and wait for about 3 minutes. (refer toReplacing the Battery Pack)
  3. Remove the screw (A) and the cover (B) on the bottom of the computer.
  4. Insert/Remove the RAM module.
    • To insert
      1. Tilt the module slightly and insert it in the slot.
      2. Press down the module so that the right and left hooks (C) are locked.
    • To remove
      1. Carefully open the right and left hooks (C).
        The module will rise.
      2. Carefully remove the module from the slot.
  5. Set the cover and battery pack.
CAUTION
- Set the cover correctly and tighten the screw firmly.
NOTE
- If it is hard to insert or to press down the RAM module, do not try forcibly but check the module's direction.
- Use the appropriate screw driver so as not to strip the thread of screw.
- If the RAM module is recognized correctly, the total size of the main unit memory and RAM module memory is displayed on the [Information] menu of the Setup Utility.
If the RAM module is not recognized, power off the computer and insert it again.