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Toshiba Satellite P205-S8811 RAM Replacement

Introduction

This guide will take you through the steps to remove the RAM from the laptop for replacement. You can use this guide to replace malfunctioning RAM chips or to replace your older RAM chips with newer or better chips.

What you need

  1. Toshiba Satellite P205-S8811 RAM Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 2 Toshiba Satellite P205-S8811 RAM Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 2 of 2

    • Flip the laptop over so the bottom is facing upward and the battery is on top.

    • Slide the tab below the battery to the left.

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  2. Toshiba Satellite P205-S8811 RAM Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 2 Toshiba Satellite P205-S8811 RAM Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 2

    • Slide and hold the tab on the right side of the battery to the right.

    • While holding the right tab, slide the battery upward and out its socket.

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  3. Toshiba Satellite P205-S8811 RAM Replacement, RAM: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Locate the RAM slot cover on the bottom of the laptop. The RAM slot cover is located near the battery slot.

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  5. Toshiba Satellite P205-S8811 RAM Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Using a Phillips-head screwdriver, unscrew and remove the screw holding the RAM slot cover in place.

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  6. Toshiba Satellite P205-S8811 RAM Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 2 Toshiba Satellite P205-S8811 RAM Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 2

    • Lift and remove the RAM slot cover.

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  7. Toshiba Satellite P205-S8811 RAM Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 2 Toshiba Satellite P205-S8811 RAM Replacement: step 6, image 2 of 2

    • To remove the first RAM chip, gently press outward on the tabs on both sides of the chip

    • The RAM chip should pop up after releasing the tabs.

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  8. Toshiba Satellite P205-S8811 RAM Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 1

    • Using your fingers, remove the RAM chip by gently pulling it out of the RAM slot.

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  9. Toshiba Satellite P205-S8811 RAM Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 2 Toshiba Satellite P205-S8811 RAM Replacement: step 8, image 2 of 2

    • To remove the second RAM chip, repeat the previous steps

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Conclusion

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

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