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Toshiba Satellite A205-S4577 RAM Replacement

Introduction

Remove the RAM in order to replace the memory, use this procedure after completing a memory test and assuring the RAM has failed.

What you need

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    • Identify the rectangular plastic RAM cover located in the bottom part of your laptop.

    • Remove the 4mm flat-head screws on the RAM cover.

    • Use a plastic opening tool to pry the RAM cover upward.

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  2. Toshiba Satellite A205-S4577 RAM Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Use a plastic opening tool to pry the RAM cover upward.

    • Remove the RAM cover.

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  4. Toshiba Satellite A205-S4577 RAM Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Press the two tabs on the side of the PC2-5300 2 GB RAM Chip to unlatch it.

    • To remove the PC2-5300 2 GB RAM Chip, pull it out at a slightly upward angle.

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    • To replace the ram, insert the new PC2-5300 1 GB RAM Chip you have gathered back into the laptop.

    • Make sure the notch in the middle of the stick is lined up correctly and push firmly into place.

    • Once pushed firmly into place, firmly push down and latch the RAM sticks to the laptop. Repeat process for additional RAM sticks.

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    • To replace the ram, insert the new RAM sticks you have back into the computer.

    • Make sure the notch in the middle of the stick is lined up correctly and push firmly into place.

    • Once pushed firmly into place, firmly push down and latch the RAM sticks to the computer. Repeat process for additional RAM sticks.

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  7. Toshiba Satellite A205-S4577 RAM Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • Screw the back plate of the RAM back onto the device.

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