Introduction
A step by step guide to show you how to replace the RAM in this laptop, and install new ones. Please make sure to remove the battery before accessing the components in the back.
Parts
No parts required.
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With the laptop closed and upside down, unscrew the nineteen 5.5mm Phillips #1 screws that keep the back cover in place.
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Using your fingers, gently loosen the edges of all four sides of the back cover.
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Gently pull off the back cover.
I can't get the back portion ofte cover to come off. How do I get the rest of it loose enough?
the optical drive needs to be pulled out and 3 screws hidden under the drive must be removed
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Unscrew the single 5.5mm Phillips #1 screw keeping the battery secure.
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Grab the battery with your fingers and gently pull it up and away from the rest of the laptop.
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When you open the back cover, the RAM will be located as shown in the picture.
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Press the hinges on the sides of the RAM chip as shown in the picture, in order to unlock it.
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Carefully, slide it out at a 45 degree angle.
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Similarly, press on the hinges on the sides of the other RAM chip, in order to unlock it.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
Team
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