Difficulty
Easy
Steps
8
Time Required
8 - 20 minutes
Sections
3
- Battery
- 2 steps
- Keyboard
- 4 steps
- Memory Module
- 2 steps
Flags
2
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Introduction
What you need
Step 1
Sliding the Latches
- Slide the release latches to unlock the battery.
Slide the release latches to unlock the battery.
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Step 2
Sliding the Battery
- Slide the battery and remove it from the computer.
Slide the battery and remove it from the computer.
Step 3
Prying the Keyboard
- Starting on the right, pry up the keyboard from the computer.
Starting on the right, pry up the keyboard from the computer.
Step 4
Flip the Keyboard
- Flip the keyboard over and lay it on the palmrest.
Flip the keyboard over and lay it on the palmrest.
Step 5
Disconnect the Keyboard Cable
- Disconnect the keyboard cable from the system board.
Disconnect the keyboard cable from the system board.
Step 6
Remove the Keyboard
- Remove the keyboard from the computer.
Remove the keyboard from the computer.
Step 7
Prying the Clips
- Pry the retention clips away from the memory module until it pops up.
Pry the retention clips away from the memory module until it pops up.
Step 8
Remove the Memory Module
- Remove the memory module from the computer.
Remove the memory module from the computer.
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