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Toshiba Satellite L305-S5875 RAM Replacement

Introduction

Installing additional RAM modules will increase the performance of your laptop, and is relatively easy to do.

What you need

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    • Close the laptop lid and flip the laptop over.

    • Switch the lock button on the left to the unlock position. (The unlock position is to the left side.)

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    • Push the release button to the right.

    • Hold the release button to the right and lift the battery out of its housing.

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    • Locate the RAM Module compartment on the bottom side of the laptop.

    • Carefully remove the 4.6mm 0 Phillips head screw and put it in a safe place.

    • Locate the notch on the screw side of the lid and lift to remove it.

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    • Push the metal tabs on the sides of the RAM outward and the RAM will pop up.

    • Gently pull the RAM out.

    • Replace the RAM by sliding the new one into the angled socket similarly to how you removed the old RAM.

    • Gently apply pressure until the metal tabs on the sides click into place.

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Conclusion

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

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