Introduction
This guide will show you how to access your RAM and replace/upgrade the RAM. There are two slots allowing for an easy RAM expansion upgrade. The replacement of the current RAM is covered in this guide.
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Slide the battery lock tab toward the center of the battery to the unlock position.
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Grabbing the top edge of the battery, rotate it toward you and then lift upward to relieve the battery from its slot.
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With the battery removed, remove both black plastic covers with a plastic opening tool. Unscrew both 7.5 mm screws from the tabs, using a PH1 screw driver. Using a plastic opening tool, pry off both covers.
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Remove all 16 of the 3.5 mm screws with a PH1 screwdriver and pry/slide the CD drive out of laptop.
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Using a plastic opening tool, begin to pry edge of case away from the laptop. Work around the edges until all sides, except back, are open.
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On the back side of the laptop, where the battery is, there are 12 black plastic clips. Use a plastic opening tool and pry all of these clips, unlatching them from the case.
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Once clips are free, open the laptop. Rotating the case off, around the hinges, works best to remove the case.
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Locate the RAM stick, will be next to hard drive. Unclip the two silver retainers on each side.
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The card will pop up when silver retainers are released. The card is ready to remove, pull straight out.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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