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Asus Eee PC 1005PEB RAM Replacement

Introduction

The RAM is located under the plastic casing of the laptop. Before starting the guide, make sure the laptop's charger is not plugged in.

What you need

  1. Asus Eee PC 1005PEB RAM Replacement, RAM: step 1, image 1 of 2 Asus Eee PC 1005PEB RAM Replacement, RAM: step 1, image 2 of 2

    • Start by having the laptop upside down on a hard flat surface.

    • Find and unscrew the 6.65 mm Phillips #1 screw.

    • The screw will not detach from the RAM cover.

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  2. Asus Eee PC 1005PEB RAM Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 2 Asus Eee PC 1005PEB RAM Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 2

    • Carefully remove the cover by lifting it with your fingers.

    • Make sure that you do not pull the cover to quickly or too hard as this could damage the plastic pins that hold the cover on.

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    • Identify the pins on both sides of the RAM.

    • Using both hands, pull the pins apart from each other to release the RAM.

    • The RAM will "pop" up on its own after the pins are pressed.

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  5. Asus Eee PC 1005PEB RAM Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Grab the RAM stick with two fingers and gently pull it out of its slot.

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Conclusion

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

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Everything I've read says you can only upgrade from the 1gb ram to a 2gig. Here's what I just installed: http://amzn.to/2x0flty and so far its working great...I notice a difference in speed, although this thing is still slow.

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