Introduction

The RAM is located under the plastic casing of the laptop. Before starting the guide, make sure the laptop's charger is not plugged in.

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    • Start by having the laptop upside down on a hard flat surface.

    • Find and unscrew the 6.65 mm Phillips #1 screw.

    • The screw will not detach from the RAM cover.

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    • Carefully remove the cover by lifting it with your fingers.

    • Make sure that you do not pull the cover to quickly or too hard as this could damage the plastic pins that hold the cover on.

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    • Identify the pins on both sides of the RAM.

    • Using both hands, pull the pins apart from each other to release the RAM.

    • The RAM will "pop" up on its own after the pins are pressed.

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    • Grab the RAM stick with two fingers and gently pull it out of its slot.

Conclusion

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

Aaron Arenas

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Everything I've read says you can only upgrade from the 1gb ram to a 2gig. Here's what I just installed: http://amzn.to/2x0flty and so far its working great...I notice a difference in speed, although this thing is still slow.

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