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Gateway MS2285 RAM Replacement

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  1. Gateway MS2285 RAM Replacement, Turn Laptop Over: step 1, image 1 of 1
    • Turn the laptop over so that the underside is facing towards you.

  2. Gateway MS2285 RAM Replacement, Unlock The Battery: step 2, image 1 of 2 Gateway MS2285 RAM Replacement, Unlock The Battery: step 2, image 2 of 2
    • Slide the short slider one towards the unlocked lock symbol.

  3. Gateway MS2285 RAM Replacement, Release The Battery: step 3, image 1 of 2 Gateway MS2285 RAM Replacement, Release The Battery: step 3, image 2 of 2
    • Slide the long slider towards the unlocked lock icon.

    • This slider is spring loaded and may require a little force.

    • If done correctly, a click will be heard and the battery will be slightly raised.

  4. Gateway MS2285 RAM Replacement, Remove The Battery: step 4, image 1 of 2 Gateway MS2285 RAM Replacement, Remove The Battery: step 4, image 2 of 2
    • Grasp the battery's raised end and lift upwards.

  5. Gateway MS2285 RAM Replacement, Unscrew Backplate: step 5, image 1 of 2 Gateway MS2285 RAM Replacement, Unscrew Backplate: step 5, image 2 of 2
    • Use the phillips head screwdriver to remove the five screws holding the back plate.

    • The screws are counter-clockwise threaded.

  6. Gateway MS2285 RAM Replacement, Remove Back Plate: step 6, image 1 of 3 Gateway MS2285 RAM Replacement, Remove Back Plate: step 6, image 2 of 3 Gateway MS2285 RAM Replacement, Remove Back Plate: step 6, image 3 of 3
    • Place fingers under back plate via the indentation and lift upwards to remove.

  7. Gateway MS2285 RAM Replacement, Unlock Upper RAM Module: step 7, image 1 of 3 Gateway MS2285 RAM Replacement, Unlock Upper RAM Module: step 7, image 2 of 3 Gateway MS2285 RAM Replacement, Unlock Upper RAM Module: step 7, image 3 of 3
    • Push the upper RAM module's two pins outwards at the same time.

    • If done correctly, the module should have lifted.

  8. Gateway MS2285 RAM Replacement, Remove Upper RAM Module: step 8, image 1 of 2 Gateway MS2285 RAM Replacement, Remove Upper RAM Module: step 8, image 2 of 2
    • Grab onto the module and pull away in a straight direction.

    • Do not touch the gold connectors.

  9. Gateway MS2285 RAM Replacement, Unlock Lower RAM Module: step 9, image 1 of 3 Gateway MS2285 RAM Replacement, Unlock Lower RAM Module: step 9, image 2 of 3 Gateway MS2285 RAM Replacement, Unlock Lower RAM Module: step 9, image 3 of 3
    • Push the lower RAM module's two pins outwards at the same time.

    • If done correctly, the module should have lifted.

  10. Gateway MS2285 RAM Replacement, Remove Lower RAM Module: step 10, image 1 of 3 Gateway MS2285 RAM Replacement, Remove Lower RAM Module: step 10, image 2 of 3 Gateway MS2285 RAM Replacement, Remove Lower RAM Module: step 10, image 3 of 3
    • Like removing the upper module, grab the module and pull away in a straight direction.

    • Do not touch the gold connectors.

Conclusion

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

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