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Introduction
Go to step 1 ↓In this guide, we will show you how to remove and replace the memory module.
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Loosen the five captive screws that secure the base cover to the computer base.
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Using a plastic scribe, gently pry the base cover to release the tabs on the base cover from the slots on the computer base.
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Using a plastic scribe, disconnect the battery cable from the system board.
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Press and hold the power button for five seconds to ground the system board.
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Slide the tabs on the NEW base cover into the slots on the computer base and snap the base cover into place
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Tighten the five captive screws that secure the base cover to the computer base.
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Using your fingertips, carefully spread apart the securing clips on each end of the memory-module slot until the memory module pops up.
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Slide and remove the memory module from the memory-module slot.
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Align the notch on the NEW memory module with the tab on the memory-module slot and slide the memory module firmly into the slot at an angle.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.