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Google Cr-48 Chromebook RAM Replacement

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  1. Google Cr-48 Chromebook RAM Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 3 Google Cr-48 Chromebook RAM Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 2 of 3 Google Cr-48 Chromebook RAM Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 3 of 3
    • To take out the battery, slide the switch on the bottom of the laptop.

    • The battery should then pop out and you can remove it.

  2. Google Cr-48 Chromebook RAM Replacement, Bottom Casing: step 2, image 1 of 2 Google Cr-48 Chromebook RAM Replacement, Bottom Casing: step 2, image 2 of 2
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    • Using a pair of tweezers, remove the two rear rubber feet. You should then see the two screws underneath.

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    • First, position the computer to have the silver battery compartment closest to you. Then, using a Phillips #00 screwdriver, remove the ten 3 mm screws in the battery compartment.

    • Now, using the same screwdriver, remove the two 4.5 mm screws that were underneath the previously removed rubber feet.

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    • Starting where the body of the laptop and the laptop screen meet, pry apart the lower case from the rest of the laptop.

    • The case is easier to remove when separating in a clockwise motion, as seen in the pictures.

  5. Google Cr-48 Chromebook RAM Replacement, RAM: step 5, image 1 of 3 Google Cr-48 Chromebook RAM Replacement, RAM: step 5, image 2 of 3 Google Cr-48 Chromebook RAM Replacement, RAM: step 5, image 3 of 3
    • Locate the RAM under a black flap alongside where the laptop screen and device body meet.

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    • Using your thumbs, pull the metal arms away from the RAM and then the RAM card should pop up.

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    • Use two fingers to slide the RAM out at the angle that it has been released.

    • Be careful when removing or replacing the RAM sticks that you don't bend the pins or they won't attach properly to the socket.

Conclusion

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

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