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Easy

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6

Time Required

                          5 - 10 minutes

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2

  • Back Case
  • 4 steps
  • RAM
  • 2 steps

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Introduction

The RAM provides the CPU with memory to complete tasks and processes. Generally speaking, more RAM will result in faster speeds as the CPU will have more space to work, but this is eventually halted by running out of CPU or graphics performance depending on the tasks. RAM is vulnerable to electrical damage, and while it has no moving parts, is also susceptible to drops and impacts.

Faulty RAM will result in the computer returning a fatal error or not booting up at all. In computers with larger amounts of RAM, damaged RAM may only cause an error at higher utilization. In this case, running an intensive software such as a newer videogame or video renderer may reveal the issue. If RAM is damaged or removed while the computer is off, the system may start normally or produce a repeating series of one long and two short beeps. If RAM is damaged or removed while the computer is on, usual symptoms include an immediate crash or significant audio and visual distortion, usually in the form of an uneven or symmetric or static.

Make sure to fully shut down the device and unplug any chargers and peripherals before beginning.

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Step 1

              Back Case
  • Turn off the laptop.
  • Disconnect the charging cable.
  • Failure to disconnect the charging cable and power down the computer could result in personal or property damage.
  • Flip the laptop so the back is facing up.

Turn off the laptop.

Disconnect the charging cable.

Failure to disconnect the charging cable and power down the computer could result in personal or property damage.

Flip the laptop so the back is facing up.

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Step 2

  • Remove the five 6 mm screws securing the back panel using a Phillips #1 screwdriver.
  • Remove the six 13 mm screws securing the back panel using a Phillips #1 screwdriver.

Remove the five 6 mm screws securing the back panel using a Phillips #1 screwdriver.

Remove the six 13 mm screws securing the back panel using a Phillips #1 screwdriver.

Step 3

  • Insert the plastic opening tool at a corner and pry up along the edges, leaving the back side with the hinges for last.
  • Do not insert the opening tool too far into the laptop to avoid damaging internal components.

Insert the plastic opening tool at a corner and pry up along the edges, leaving the back side with the hinges for last.

Do not insert the opening tool too far into the laptop to avoid damaging internal components.

Step 4

  • Gently lift up the back panel to release any remaining clips on the side with the hinges and remove the panel.

Gently lift up the back panel to release any remaining clips on the side with the hinges and remove the panel.

Step 5

              RAM
  • Pull the motherboard clips away from the sides of the RAM chip.
  • The RAM chip will pop up at an angle.

Pull the motherboard clips away from the sides of the RAM chip.

The RAM chip will pop up at an angle.

Step 6

  • At an angle, gently but firmly pull the RAM chip to remove it from the slot.
  • To install RAM, insert the RAM into the slot and press flat until the clips make an audible “click.”

At an angle, gently but firmly pull the RAM chip to remove it from the slot.

To install RAM, insert the RAM into the slot and press flat until the clips make an audible “click.”

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

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