Lenovo Thinkpad X240 RAM Replacement

Written By: Joe Edmondson
  • Comments: 3
Lenovo Thinkpad X240 RAM Replacement

Difficulty

Easy

Steps

4

Time Required

5 - 10 minutes

Introduction

RAM giving you any trouble? Follow along while we show you how to get it replaced! All you need is your iFixit Toolkit.

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    • Flip the laptop up side down as shown in the photo.

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    • Remove the 8 0.2mm Phillips screws connecting the back cover to the laptop.

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    • Remove the back cover using the opening tools.

    • Gently use the plastic opening tools to prevent scratching your device.

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    • Remove the RAM stick by carefully popping its holders out of place.

    please, before opening the device, disable the battery internal first in BIOS

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Conclusion

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

Author

Joe Edmondson

Member since: 20/09/17

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2 comments

Does this Thinkpad really have only one RAM slot? Or is there another one on the back of the board (i.e. under the keyboard)?

Sebastian Swirski -

Would I be able to add a 16gb ram stick in it? Even though the highest spec config that the laptop ships with is only 8gb?

Mahir Max -