Difficulty
Easy
Steps
7
Time Required
2 minutes
Sections
2
- Base Cover
- 4 steps
- Memory Modules (RAM)
- 3 steps
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Introduction
The memory modules, or the RAM, are a way for your computer to store temporary data.
Signs of a faulty RAM are gradual deterioration of computer performance.You can use the Windows Memory Diagnostic tool to see if you can figure out if there are memory problems.
Some signs of faulty RAM include:
- The computer is restarting or freezes when you are in the middle of something. You can see a blue screen with a white text showing briefly before the PC restarts.Files you access frequently are now corrupted out of nowhere.You also cannot install a new program for an unknown reason.Your PC may produce multiple beeps or a continuous beep when you turn it on.The memory modules may have had a power surge damage, electrostatic discharge damage or even excessive heat damage to the RAM.If you recently replaced the RAM, it’s most likely faulty. It is possible it was part of a bad batch from the beginning so the best option is to replace it. Try removing them and placing them in different slots if diagnostics doesn’t show any problems.
A power strip and a surge protector are not the same thing!
What you need
Step 1
Base Cover
- Remove the eight M2 5mm screws that secure the base cover using a Phillips #0 screwdriver.
Remove the eight M2 5mm screws that secure the base cover using a Phillips #0 screwdriver.
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Step 2
- Loosen the three captive screws that secure the base closer to the hinges.
- Do not attempt to remove the three captive screws! You need only to loosen them. They’re supposed to stay on the base cover.
Loosen the three captive screws that secure the base closer to the hinges.
Do not attempt to remove the three captive screws! You need only to loosen them. They’re supposed to stay on the base cover.
Step 3
- Carefully pry the base cover using an iFixit opening tool in the crevice near the hinges. Guide the pick along the edges and slightly lift upwards as you go along.
- Do not start from the speaker end of the edges when opening, or you may cause further damage to your device!
Carefully pry the base cover using an iFixit opening tool in the crevice near the hinges. Guide the pick along the edges and slightly lift upwards as you go along.
Do not start from the speaker end of the edges when opening, or you may cause further damage to your device!
Step 4
- Carefully remove the base cover from the laptop.
Carefully remove the base cover from the laptop.
Step 5
Memory Modules (RAM)
- Lift the cover to gain access to the memory module.
Lift the cover to gain access to the memory module.
Step 6
- Carefully open the securing clips on the end of each memory module slot until the module stick sticks up.
Carefully open the securing clips on the end of each memory module slot until the module stick sticks up.
Step 7
- Remove the memory module by sliding it out of the slot.
Remove the memory module by sliding it out of the slot.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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