Introduction
How to disassemble the device and replace / upgrade Hard Disk Drive with SSD, SO-DIMM memory modules, WiFi / Wireless card M.2 aka NGFF (Next Generation Form Factor) and CMOS Battery (Complementary Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor (CMOS), Real-Time Clock (RTC)).
What you need
Video Overview
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Switch off the laptop, disconnect the AC adapter, and remove the battery.
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Remove the screws securing the Memory / HDD cover.
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Slide the cover down and remove it.
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To pop up the memory module you’ll have to spread latches on both sides of the slot.
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Speed 1600 MHz / PC3L-12800
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Technology DDR3L SDRAM SODIMM
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Max Supported Size 16 GB
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Form Factor SO-DIMM 204-pin
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Slots Qty 2
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Empty Slots 1
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Remove two screws securing the hard drive mounting bracked.
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Slide the HDD to the left to disconnect it from the motherboard and remove it from the device.
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Remove two screws on each side of the HDD to remove the mounting bracket.
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Now you have to transfer the mounting bracket to the new HDD or SSD.
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Remove the screw and disconnect the two coaxial antenna cables from the WiFi card.
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Pop it up and remove it from the slot.
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Complementary Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor (CMOS) aka Real-Time Clock (RTC)
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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