Introduction

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    • Shut down the laptop.

    • Turn it over and position it so that the display hinges face away from you.

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    • Remove the three exposed Torx T5 screws.

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    • Remove the rubber strip that is close to the display hinges.

    • Remove the adhesive strip along with the rubber to reveal the underlying screws.

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    • Remove the four Phillips P1 screws that are revealed by removing the rubber strip.

    • Note that the second screw hole from the right is not as deep as the other three.

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    • Using an opening tool and opening picks, separate the bottom housing plate from the rest of the chassis on the left, bottom and right edges.

    • Lift and remove the plate.

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    • Remove the seven Phillips P1 screws that hold the battery in place.

    • Note that these battery screws have a different length than the P1 chassis screws.

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    • Using your hands, lift the battery up and towards yourself.

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    • Remove the black tape that is stuck to the large silver-black RAM housing.

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    • Using a spudger, gently separate the RAM housing from the main board.

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    • Using both hands, bend outwards the two clips that hold the RAM module.

    • Remove the RAM module to the right and up.

    • Now insert the new RAM module, pushing it in from the right.

    Why did you remove the battery? It is not necessary.

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Conclusion

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

Adrian

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