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HP Mini 210 RAM Replacement

Introduction

Installing new RAM (random access memory) on your netbook is quick and requires little disassembly.

What you need

  1. HP Mini 210 RAM Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 2 HP Mini 210 RAM Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 2 of 2

    • Turn off and unplug the netbook before replacing the battery.

    • Hold the netbook top-side down with the lid closed.

    • Slide the plastic battery release latches towards the lock symbols.

    • The left tab unlocks completely, but you will need to hold the right tab towards the lock symbol as you remove the battery.

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  2. HP Mini 210 RAM Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Slide the battery out from the netbook.

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  3. HP Mini 210 RAM Replacement, Disassembling HP Mini 210 Back Case: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Turn the netbook to view its edge.

    • Press both orange eject buttons simultaneously, and use a spudger to pry off the back case.

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  5. HP Mini 210 RAM Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • If the back case does not separate from the netbook easily, use the spudger to pry off the back case by the edge near the battery compartment, and work your way to the sides. The case will then pivot along the front edge.

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  6. HP Mini 210 RAM Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Pull the back case off from the front edge.

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  7. HP Mini 210 RAM Replacement, RAM: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • Push out the two plastic prongs on either side of the RAM.

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  8. HP Mini 210 RAM Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 1

    • The RAM should pop up allowing for easy removal from its compartment.

    • Pull out the RAM.

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Conclusion

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

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Thanks. The back case is a bit tricky to unclip; also took a bit of work to reassemble the case back on.

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