Lenovo ThinkPad X220 RAM Replacement

Locate the two switches that lock the battery.

Then push the left switch outward into the "unlocked" position.

Now push and hold the right switch to the right while using the other hand to gently slide the battery upwards out of the laptop.

This is a rechargeable Li-Ion battery that has a capacity of 4400 mAh, if you have the 6 cell model.

Remove both Phillips screws.

Then take away the cover.

Push the marked claws to the side, to make the RAM accessible.

To remove the RAM, you need to pull the RAM into the shown direction out of its connector.