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Introduction

This guide walks you through replacing or upgrading the RAM in a Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 4. You may need to do this if your laptop is running slowly, freezing, or struggling to handle demanding applications. The ThinkPad E14 Gen 4 has one user-accessible RAM slot, supporting DDR4 or DDR5 memory depending on your specific configuration — check your model's specs before purchasing new RAM.

Before beginning, power off the laptop completely and unplug it from any power source. Remove any connected peripherals.

What you need

Step 1 Back Panel

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First start off by using your screwdriver to remove the screws from the back metal shield or cover. Loosen all seven captive screws on the back panel of the device with a Phillips #1 screwdriver.

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Step 2

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Insert an opening pick into the seam near the hinges.
Working from the hinges to the front, gently pry apart the back of the device from the main body.
You should hear little pops and see a small gap forming at the seam before attempting to remove.
Plastic pry tools are the best to use with electronics such as phones, tablets, and laptops because they are designed to break before the device does.

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Step 3

Carefully lift the loosened panel away from the laptop. The metal spudger is useful when extra prying force is needed, but a black nylon spudger or iFixit opening tool should be used whenever possible.
Before attempting to lift the panel off, make sure it has been pried away from all edges and corners of the device. Trying to remove the back panel when any part is still firmly attached to the laptop can cause damage to the device.

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Step 4 Battery

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Remove all five 5mm screws from the battery using a Phillips #1 screwdriver.

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Step 5

Using the fabric tag, disconnect the battery cables from their port inside the device.

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Step 6

Lift the battery out of the device using a PH0 size 2.71mm.

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Step 7 RAM

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Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the screws holding down the RAM.
Push the metal retention clip away from the side of the RAM stick until the RAM pops up at an angle, then slide it out of the slot.

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