Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

3

Time Required

                          15 minutes

Sections

2

  • Battery
  • 1 step
  • Memory Module
  • 2 steps

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Introduction

The memory module is a printed circuit board on which memory integrated circuits are mounted. It allows the computer to temporarily store data that needs to be accessed quickly. If your RAM starts going bad, it will result in frequent crashes, slow performance, or errors occurring during startup. If you are experiencing any problems, or are just interested in upgrading your RAM for increased performance, use this guide to replace your RAM.

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Step 1

              Battery
  • Prior to removing the base plate, the battery must be removed.
  • Press the two tabs on the back of the laptop inward to release the battery.
  • Pull the battery straight out slowly and firmly.

Prior to removing the base plate, the battery must be removed.

Press the two tabs on the back of the laptop inward to release the battery.

Pull the battery straight out slowly and firmly.

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Step 2

              Memory Module
  • Using a Phillips #00 screwdriver, unscrew the two 6.98 mm captive screws on the black cover on the bottom of the laptop.
  • Remove the cover.

Using a Phillips #00 screwdriver, unscrew the two 6.98 mm captive screws on the black cover on the bottom of the laptop.

Remove the cover.

Step 3

  • Push outwards on the two retaining clips on either side of each RAM chip to release the chips.
  • Use a pair of ESD-safe tweezers to gently slide the two memory modules out from the assembly.
  • If you don’t have a suitable pair of tweezers, it’s okay to use your fingers to remove the RAM chips. Just be sure to handle the chips by their edges, as skin contact on the faces of the chips can damage them.

Push outwards on the two retaining clips on either side of each RAM chip to release the chips.

Use a pair of ESD-safe tweezers to gently slide the two memory modules out from the assembly.

If you don’t have a suitable pair of tweezers, it’s okay to use your fingers to remove the RAM chips. Just be sure to handle the chips by their edges, as skin contact on the faces of the chips can damage them.

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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