MacBook Pro 15" Unibody Late 2011 RAM Replacement
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Last updated on Mar 21, 2018
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Introduction
Go to step 1 ↓Accessing the RAM in this computer is straightforward and requires minimal disassembly.
What you need
Fix Kit
This kit contains all the parts and tools needed to complete this guide.
Parts
Tools
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Spudger4.9
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Remove the following ten screws securing the lower case to the upper case:
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Three 13.5 mm (14.1 mm) Phillips screws.
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Seven 3 mm Phillips screws.
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Using both hands, lift the lower case near the vent to pop it off two clips securing it to the upper case.
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Remove the lower case and set it aside.
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Use the edge of a spudger to pry the battery connector upwards from its socket on the logic board.
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Bend the battery cable slightly away from its socket on the logic board so it does not accidentally connect itself while you work.
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Release the tabs on each side of the RAM chip by simultaneously pushing each tab away from the RAM module.
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After the RAM chip has popped up, pull it straight out of its socket.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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3 Guide Comments
There's a visual of the screw configuration on the apple support website:
Great tutorial, but I think moderate might be a bit of an understatement; this project took me roughly five minutes, and I’ve never taken apart a computer before.
