Difficulty

Easy

Steps

6

Time Required

                          5 minutes

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  • RAM
  • 6 steps

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Introduction

What you need

Step 1

              Opening case
  • Locate thumbscrew on the back of the computer case.
  • The thumbscrew does not require a screwdriver and can be unscrewed by hand.

Locate thumbscrew on the back of the computer case.

The thumbscrew does not require a screwdriver and can be unscrewed by hand.

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Step 2

              Opening case
  • Safely place the computer down on its side and slide the panel off the case.

Safely place the computer down on its side and slide the panel off the case.

Step 3

              Safety notice
  • Due to the potential of painful electric shocks, an anti-static wristband clipped to an unpainted piece of metal on the computer case is highly suggested.

Due to the potential of painful electric shocks, an anti-static wristband clipped to an unpainted piece of metal on the computer case is highly suggested.

Step 4

              Finding RAM
  • Clear aside internal wires and locate RAM sticks secured by clips.

Clear aside internal wires and locate RAM sticks secured by clips.

Step 5

              Removing RAM
  • Push out securing clips and remove used RAM sticks.

Push out securing clips and remove used RAM sticks.

Step 6

              Replacing RAM
  • Set aside used RAM sticks and replace them with new RAM sticks. Push clips back in to secure new RAM sticks.
  • RAM sticks should audibly “snap” into place if placed correctly.

Set aside used RAM sticks and replace them with new RAM sticks. Push clips back in to secure new RAM sticks.

RAM sticks should audibly “snap” into place if placed correctly.

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

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