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    Default Portege M500 RAM upgrade

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by cdn_22, Sep 3, 2010.

  1. cdn_22

    cdn_22 Notebook Geek

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    Can any one tell me how can I gain access to RAM, I want to upgrade my RAM, on a Toshiba Portege M500. On the bottom of the laptop there is only one access panel and it is for HDD. Do I have to take off the whole bottom plate or is the RAM located under the keyboard like some Thinkpads? Also if someone could point me to a website where I can download the services manual for this laptop I would appreciate it as I am unable to locate one my self.

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    cdn_22, Sep 3, 2010
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  2. sean473

    sean473 Notebook Prophet

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    go to the toshiba website and get the disassemble guide.. most likely u'll need to disassemble the whole laptop.
     
    sean473, Sep 3, 2010
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    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    The memory should be next to the hard drive under the panel.
     
    ZaZ, Sep 4, 2010
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