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Lenovo Thinkpad E540 RAM Replacement

Introduction

A guide on how to replace the RAM on your Lenovo ThinkPad E540 laptop.

When replacing the RAM, it’s recommended to replace both at the same time.

What you need

  1. Lenovo Thinkpad E540 RAM Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 2 Lenovo Thinkpad E540 RAM Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 2 of 2

    • Push the battery release switches away from each other.

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  2. Lenovo Thinkpad E540 RAM Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the battery.

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  4. Lenovo Thinkpad E540 RAM Replacement, Disassembly of the Back Panel: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the three 1.2mm Phillips #00 screws from the bottom panel.

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  5. Lenovo Thinkpad E540 RAM Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Use a plastic opening tool to pry off the bottom panel.

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  6. Lenovo Thinkpad E540 RAM Replacement, RAM: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Release the tabs on each side of the chip by simultaneously pushing each tab away from the RAM.

    • These tabs lock the chip in place and releasing them will cause the chip to "pop" up.

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  7. Lenovo Thinkpad E540 RAM Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 2 Lenovo Thinkpad E540 RAM Replacement: step 6, image 2 of 2

    • Pull the RAM out of the laptop.

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Conclusion

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

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