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Sony Vaio PCG-61411L RAM Replacement

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This guide is retained solely for historical purposes. Use the updated version of the guide to perform your repair.

Introduction

RAM acts as the temporary memory for your device. RAM can become damaged, or more RAM may be needed to accomplish arduous tasks. This guide will demonstrate how to remove and replace your RAM.

What you need

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    • Be sure to disconnect the device charger and power down the device before beginning.

    • Turn the device over onto its back, where the battery is at the top of the device. Slide the "lock" switch to the right.

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  2. Sony Vaio PCG-61411L RAM Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 3 Sony Vaio PCG-61411L RAM Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 3 Sony Vaio PCG-61411L RAM Replacement: step 2, image 3 of 3

    • Slide the "release" switch to the left and gently lift the battery up to remove it.

    • Completely remove the battery from the device.

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  4. Sony Vaio PCG-61411L RAM Replacement, RAM: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • The RAM cards reside in the rectangle shaped plate in the center of the back panel of the device.

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  5. Sony Vaio PCG-61411L RAM Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 2 Sony Vaio PCG-61411L RAM Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 2

    • Unscrew the single PH1 6mm screw at the top of the panel. The screw remains in the panel.

    • Remove the panel by lifting it towards yourself.

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    • To remove the individual RAM card panels, snap back the metal latches on each side of the cards.

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  7. Sony Vaio PCG-61411L RAM Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 2 Sony Vaio PCG-61411L RAM Replacement: step 6, image 2 of 2

    • After pinching the metal latches, the RAM card should pop out slightly upward.

    • Remove the cards by pulling them out to the left.

    • Repeat for the second panel of RAM cards.

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Conclusion

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

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