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Introduction

This guide will show you have to replace the ram in your Lenovo IdeaPad 1-15ALC7.

What you need

For your safety, unplug all peripheries, discharge the battery below 25%, and power down your device before beginning disassembly.
Unscrew and remove the T5 Torx screws that secure the lower case:
Six 6.5 mm screws
Four 5 mm screws
Insert a Jimmy into the seam between the lower case and chassis.
Pry around the entire perimeter until the lower case fully releases.
Remove the lower case.

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Use tweezers or your fingernails to gently "walk" the battery connector directly out of its motherboard socket.

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Two clips secure the RAM module in place, one on each side. Using your fingers, spread the clips away from the RAM module.
The RAM stick will pop up at an angle.
Remove the module from the slot.

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow the above steps in reverse order.
Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.
Repair didn’t go as planned? Try some basic troubleshooting or ask our Answers community for help.