Difficulty

Easy

Steps

4

Time Required

                          5 - 10 minutes

Sections

3

  • Back Cover
  • 2 steps
  • Battery
  • 1 step
  • RAM (Memory)
  • 1 step

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Introduction

The RAM in a computer functions as the memory, and faulty RAM can cause errors in the computer that stop it from functioning.

Before beginning, be sure to power down the laptop, and unplug from the external power source(s).

What you need

Step 1

              Back Cover
  • Be sure to power off and unplug your device before you begin your repair.
  • Use a T5 Torx screwdriver to unscrew the ten 3mm screws on the laptop back cover.
  • iFixit’s magnetic project mat is great for keeping the screws in one place.
  • Lift up the silver cover from the back panel to reveal two screws.
  • Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the two screws underneath the silver cover.

Be sure to power off and unplug your device before you begin your repair.

Use a T5 Torx screwdriver to unscrew the ten 3mm screws on the laptop back cover.

iFixit’s magnetic project mat is great for keeping the screws in one place.

Lift up the silver cover from the back panel to reveal two screws.

Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the two screws underneath the silver cover.

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Step 2

  • Use an opening tool to pry around the edges of the back panel to loosen the panel.
  • Remove the back panel.

Use an opening tool to pry around the edges of the back panel to loosen the panel.

Remove the back panel.

Step 3

              Battery
  • Disconnect the battery cable from the system board [1].
  • Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the four screws securing the battery to the laptop.
  • Lift the battery off the computer [2].

Disconnect the battery cable from the system board [1].

Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the four screws securing the battery to the laptop.

Lift the battery off the computer [2].

Step 4

              RAM (Memory)
  • Pull the small silver RAM tabs outwards to pop it out of its place in the laptop body.
  • Remove the RAM from the laptop body (it should easily come out after pulling the silver tabs).

Pull the small silver RAM tabs outwards to pop it out of its place in the laptop body.

Remove the RAM from the laptop body (it should easily come out after pulling the silver tabs).

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

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