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Asus A52F RAM Replacement

Introduction

This guide is used to show the steps necessary to remove the RAM in the Asus A52F. This could be used for upgrading your existing RAM with new RAM.

What you need

  1. Asus A52F RAM Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 2 Asus A52F RAM Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 2 of 2

    • Place the laptop face down with the battery facing away from you.

    • Locate the two buttons next to the battery.

    • Slide the right slider to the unlocked (red) position.

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    • Hold the left button to the left.

    • Slide the battery with your other hand away from you and it should disconnect.

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    • Remove the five Phillips # 0 screws from the back panel.

    • Using your finger or a plastic spudger start to carefully pry up the back planel.

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    • Slide the back panel away and remove the panel.

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  6. Asus A52F RAM Replacement, RAM: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Gently push the metal retaining arms away from the center of the RAM module.

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    • The RAM should now be sticking up at a 30° angle.

    • Carefully grab the top edge of the RAM and gently pull it it out at it's angle.

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  8. Asus A52F RAM Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 1

    • Repeat removal process for the RAM underneath.

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    • To insert new RAM line up notch in the connector and slide in at a 30° angle.

    • RAM only goes in one way!

    • Push straight down until the metal clips on both sides click into place

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Conclusion

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

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