Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

2

Time Required

                          10 - 20 minutes

Sections

  • Base Cover
  • 1 step
  • Memory
  • 1 step

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Step 1

              Base Cover Removal
  • Remove the 9 phillips #0 screws from the bottom of the case.
  • Carefully pry open the base cover with your spudger. Work your way around the case slowly, being careful not to damage any of the components inside.
  • Once removed you will have access to the contents of your case.

Remove the 9 phillips #0 screws from the bottom of the case.

Carefully pry open the base cover with your spudger. Work your way around the case slowly, being careful not to damage any of the components inside.

Once removed you will have access to the contents of your case.

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Step 2

              Memory Removal
  • Locate Memory on the mainboard.
  • Gently push the retention clips away from the memory module. Once you have both clips pushed away the memory module will “pop-up” on it’s own.
  • Pull the memory module away from the mainboard.

Locate Memory on the mainboard.

Gently push the retention clips away from the memory module. Once you have both clips pushed away the memory module will “pop-up” on it’s own.

Pull the memory module away from the mainboard.

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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