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Lenovo ThinkPad T580 RAM Replacement

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    1. Lenovo ThinkPad T580 RAM Replacement, External Battery: step 1, image 1 of 3 Lenovo ThinkPad T580 RAM Replacement, External Battery: step 1, image 2 of 3 Lenovo ThinkPad T580 RAM Replacement, External Battery: step 1, image 3 of 3
      • Slide the switch on the left side of the battery to the left.

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      • Slide the switch on the right side of the battery to the right while applying upward pressure on the battery.

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    3. Lenovo ThinkPad T580 RAM Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 3 Lenovo ThinkPad T580 RAM Replacement: step 3, image 2 of 3 Lenovo ThinkPad T580 RAM Replacement: step 3, image 3 of 3
      • Pull the battery directly out of the socket

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    1. Lenovo ThinkPad T580 RAM Replacement, Bottom Case: step 4, image 1 of 2 Lenovo ThinkPad T580 RAM Replacement, Bottom Case: step 4, image 2 of 2
      • Using a Phillips #00 screwdriver, unscrew the eight 3.3 mm captive screws on the bottom of the laptop.

      • The "captive" screws will not come out of the case.

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    2. Lenovo ThinkPad T580 RAM Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 3 Lenovo ThinkPad T580 RAM Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 3 Lenovo ThinkPad T580 RAM Replacement: step 5, image 3 of 3
      • Run a Jimmy along the crease of the computer all the way around, twisting it periodically to disengage the clips.

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      • Once all the clips are released, remove the bottom cover.

      • You may need to jiggle the case slightly to release the clips around the external battery bay.

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    1. Lenovo ThinkPad T580 RAM Replacement, Internal Battery: step 7, image 1 of 1
      • Using a Phillips #00 screwdriver, remove five 3.7 mm screws holding down the battery.

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    2. Lenovo ThinkPad T580 RAM Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 3 Lenovo ThinkPad T580 RAM Replacement: step 8, image 2 of 3 Lenovo ThinkPad T580 RAM Replacement: step 8, image 3 of 3
      • Unplug and remove the battery connector from the motherboard.

      • Remove the internal battery.

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    1. Lenovo ThinkPad T580 RAM Replacement, RAM: step 9, image 1 of 3 Lenovo ThinkPad T580 RAM Replacement, RAM: step 9, image 2 of 3 Lenovo ThinkPad T580 RAM Replacement, RAM: step 9, image 3 of 3
      • Pull the two tabs on either side of the RAM card outwards with your fingers.

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    2. Lenovo ThinkPad T580 RAM Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 3 Lenovo ThinkPad T580 RAM Replacement: step 10, image 2 of 3 Lenovo ThinkPad T580 RAM Replacement: step 10, image 3 of 3
      • The RAM module should pop up to rest at an angle to the motherboard.

      • Pull the Wi-Fi card out from the port by the edges of the card.

      • Try to remove and insert the card at the same angle at which it rests with respect to the motherboard.

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    3. Lenovo ThinkPad T580 RAM Replacement: step 11, image 1 of 2 Lenovo ThinkPad T580 RAM Replacement: step 11, image 2 of 2
      • Remove the RAM module from the laptop.

      • Repeat the same process for the second RAM module if your computer included one.

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Conclusion

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

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