Samsung Chromebook XE500C21-A03US RAM Replacement

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Samsung Chromebook XE500C21-A03US RAM Replacement

Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

9

Time Required

5 - 10 minutes

Introduction

This guide will help you replace your RAM in your Chromebook by showing you step-by-step on how to remove it.

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    • Turn the power off before beginning this step.

    • Most Chromebooks contain rubber circle pads on each of the four corners to cover the screws. In order to remove the rubber pads, simply use any opening tool.

    • Lay the Chromebook down so that the bottom cover is facing upward.

    • Using a Phillips #00 screwdriver, remove all seven 5.5 mm screws from the back cover.

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    • Place the opening tool in the divot between the spine of the Chromebook and the back cover.

    • Slowly glide and push down the end of the opening tool along all sides of the Chromebook to detach the brackets. You will hear the brackets detach.

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    • Using the opening tool, pry off the back cover of the Chromebook

    • Be gentle while prying to avoid breaking the back cover.

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    • Remove the four 3 mm screws using a Phillips #000 screwdriver.

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    • Carefully lift the top of the battery then pull it away from you to remove it.

    • Some batteries may be attached via a battery connector. Disconnect the battery connector by simply pulling straight up at its base.

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    • Use a blunt precision tweezer to remove the speaker cord from the RAM

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    • Using a Phillips #00 screwdriver, remove all six 2.5 mm screws .

    • Start removing the screws from the wifi card.

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    • Gently lift the bottom of the wifi card then pull it towards you to disconnect it from the socket.

    • Our Chromebook does not have a circuit board. Remove all units connected to the circuit board if necessary.

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    • Gently lift the top left corner of the RAM and pull upward to remove it from the Chromebook.

Conclusion

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

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