Desktop Pc Ram Replacement Repair Guide

Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

Time Required

                          15 - 20 minutes

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Left Panel
2 steps
RAM
2 steps

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Introduction

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Step 1

              Left Panel

Unplug the computer from the power supply before any maintenance or disassembly.
Remove the two Phillips #2 head 5mm screws from the back side of the computer case. You only need to remove the screws that hold down the panel.
These screws can usually be removed by hand.
Be sure to wear an anti-static bracelet or use an anti-static mat to ensure important components are not damaged by static electricity.

Unplug the computer from the power supply before any maintenance or disassembly.

Remove the two Phillips #2 head 5mm screws from the back side of the computer case. You only need to remove the screws that hold down the panel.

These screws can usually be removed by hand.

Be sure to wear an anti-static bracelet or use an anti-static mat to ensure important components are not damaged by static electricity.

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Step 2

Next, remove the side panel of the computer case to allow access into the computer. Slide the panel towards the back of the computer and lift it up to remove.
If there is a fan mounted on the side panel, make sure to unplug the cable before fully removing the panel.

Next, remove the side panel of the computer case to allow access into the computer. Slide the panel towards the back of the computer and lift it up to remove.

If there is a fan mounted on the side panel, make sure to unplug the cable before fully removing the panel.

Step 3

RAM

Unlock the RAM by pressing down on the tabs from either side of the RAM that are securing the RAM to the socket.

Unlock the RAM by pressing down on the tabs from either side of the RAM that are securing the RAM to the socket.

Step 4

Carefully remove the RAM sticks from the computer casing.
Repeat the above step and this step as necessary. Some computers could have many sticks of RAM.

Carefully remove the RAM sticks from the computer casing.

Repeat the above step and this step as necessary. Some computers could have many sticks of RAM.

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

When replacing the RAM, place the replacement into the RAM slot and lock the tabs in.

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