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Toshiba Qosmio X505-Q860 RAM Replacement

Introduction

If your laptop is booting to the BIOS screen and it is not because of a faulty hard disk drive, then use this guide to replace the RAM sticks.

What you need

  1. Toshiba Qosmio X505-Q860 RAM Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 3 Toshiba Qosmio X505-Q860 RAM Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 2 of 3 Toshiba Qosmio X505-Q860 RAM Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 3 of 3

    • Turn off laptop before starting.

    • Flip the switch on the right to the unlocked position.

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  2. Toshiba Qosmio X505-Q860 RAM Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 3 Toshiba Qosmio X505-Q860 RAM Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 3 Toshiba Qosmio X505-Q860 RAM Replacement: step 2, image 3 of 3

    • Hold the switch on the left and pull the battery up towards you, using the marked tab, to take it out.

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  4. Toshiba Qosmio X505-Q860 RAM Replacement, RAM: step 3, image 1 of 3 Toshiba Qosmio X505-Q860 RAM Replacement, RAM: step 3, image 2 of 3 Toshiba Qosmio X505-Q860 RAM Replacement, RAM: step 3, image 3 of 3

    • Use a JIS #0 screwdriver to remove the three 4.8mm long screws that secure the RAM cover.

    • Lift the cover off using the indent for leverage.

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  5. Toshiba Qosmio X505-Q860 RAM Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 2 Toshiba Qosmio X505-Q860 RAM Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 2

    • Use a spudger or your fingers to push the RAM brackets outwards until the RAM pops up.

    • Once the RAM stick is angled up, pull it out along the angle.

    • Repeat this step for the lower ram card.

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Conclusion

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

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