Difficulty

Easy

Steps

6

Time Required

                          5 - 10 minutes

Sections

2

  • Case
  • 4 steps
  • RAM
  • 2 steps

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Introduction

What you need

Step 1

              Case
  • With the base stand facing upwards, unscrew the 6mm Phillips #2 screw.
  • Pull the base stand straight up from the device.

With the base stand facing upwards, unscrew the 6mm Phillips #2 screw.

Pull the base stand straight up from the device.

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Step 2

  • Unscrew and remove the eight 4mm Phillips #0 screws (four on top, four on bottom) from the top and bottom of the device.

Unscrew and remove the eight 4mm Phillips #0 screws (four on top, four on bottom) from the top and bottom of the device.

Step 3

  • Run the flat side of the spudger along the entire line of the case starting from the back where the power plug and a small screw are located.
  • Use care to not apply excessive force that could damage retaining clips while running the spudger along the case.

Run the flat side of the spudger along the entire line of the case starting from the back where the power plug and a small screw are located.

Use care to not apply excessive force that could damage retaining clips while running the spudger along the case.

Step 4

  • Once the clips have been released, gently disengage the cover from the rest of case by pulling in opposite directions.

Once the clips have been released, gently disengage the cover from the rest of case by pulling in opposite directions.

Step 5

              RAM
  • Using fingers, push the clips on either side of the RAM. The RAM will pop up at a 45 degree angle when both clips are disengaged.

Using fingers, push the clips on either side of the RAM. The RAM will pop up at a 45 degree angle when both clips are disengaged.

Step 6

  • Lift and pull out the RAM.

Lift and pull out the RAM.

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

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