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Lenovo ThinkPad X220 RAM Replacement

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  1. Lenovo ThinkPad X220 RAM Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 3 Lenovo ThinkPad X220 RAM Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 2 of 3 Lenovo ThinkPad X220 RAM Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 3 of 3
    • Locate the two switches that lock the battery.

    • Then push the left switch outward into the "unlocked" position.

    • This switch will remain in the unlocked position.

  2. Lenovo ThinkPad X220 RAM Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 2 Lenovo ThinkPad X220 RAM Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 2
    • Now push and hold the right switch to the right while using the other hand to gently slide the battery upwards out of the laptop.

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    • This is a rechargeable Li-Ion battery that has a capacity of 4400 mAh, if you have the 6 cell model.

    • The 4 or 9 cell model has different ratings.

  4. Lenovo ThinkPad X220 RAM Replacement, RAM: step 4, image 1 of 2 Lenovo ThinkPad X220 RAM Replacement, RAM: step 4, image 2 of 2
    • Remove both Phillips screws.

    • Then take away the cover.

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    • Push the marked claws to the side, to make the RAM accessible.

  6. Lenovo ThinkPad X220 RAM Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 2 Lenovo ThinkPad X220 RAM Replacement: step 6, image 2 of 2
    • To remove the RAM, you need to pull the RAM into the shown direction out of its connector.

Conclusion

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

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Are these DDR3 SODIMMs ?

Tsaku - Reply

Yes Bro Lenovo Thinkpad support ddr3 Ram

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