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HP Folio 13t-1000 RAM Replacement

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  1. HP Folio 13t-1000 RAM Replacement, Keyboard: step 1, image 1 of 2 HP Folio 13t-1000 RAM Replacement, Keyboard: step 1, image 2 of 2
    • Use an antistatic wrist wrap, or periodically touch unpainted metal to minimize the risk of damaging the laptop by electrostatic shock.

    • Use a PH1 screw head to remove the 16, 6mm screws from the bottom case housing of the laptop.

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    • This step requires unlocking the very fragile plastic clips along the frame; take care not to damage them.

    • Slide the spudger with a twisting motion along the entire perimeter of the laptop until the top cover is separated from the frame of the device.

  3. HP Folio 13t-1000 RAM Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1
    • Using the flat portion of the plastic spudger, push the corner of the black surface until the first clip unlocks.

    • The top right corner of the keyboard should now be sticking out slightly.

    • Repeat the same process for the top left corner.

  4. HP Folio 13t-1000 RAM Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 2 HP Folio 13t-1000 RAM Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 2
    • Slide the keyboard up and towards the screen just enough to separate the keyboard from the top cover.

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    • To unlock the clamps connected to the motherboard, use your fingers or insert the pointed edge of the spudger between the first clamp and the cable.

    • Repeat the same process for the second clamp.

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    • Remove the keyboard from the laptop.

  7. HP Folio 13t-1000 RAM Replacement, Top Hardware Cover: step 7, image 1 of 3 HP Folio 13t-1000 RAM Replacement, Top Hardware Cover: step 7, image 2 of 3 HP Folio 13t-1000 RAM Replacement, Top Hardware Cover: step 7, image 3 of 3
    • Place your finger between one of the plastic clamps and the cable and apply a slight leveraging force until the clamp pops up.

    • Do the same for the second connection.

  8. HP Folio 13t-1000 RAM Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 2 HP Folio 13t-1000 RAM Replacement: step 8, image 2 of 2
    • Remove the top hardware cover.

  9. HP Folio 13t-1000 RAM Replacement, RAM: step 9, image 1 of 1
    • Using the tips of your fingers, gently apply opposite outward force until the two clips are no longer holding the RAM stick.

  10. HP Folio 13t-1000 RAM Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 1
    • Carefully remove the old RAM by sliding it towards the screen.

Conclusion

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

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