Toshiba Tecra Z50-A RAM Replacement

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Toshiba Tecra Z50-A RAM Replacement

Difficulty

Easy

Steps

9

Time Required

5 minutes

Introduction

RAM, or random access memory, is short-term storage for your Toshiba Tecra Z50-A. RAM is used by your processor for immediate use as needed, unlike long-term like files written to a hard disk drive. If your computer has slowed considerably or you’re looking for a boost, replacing/upgrading the RAM is a fairly simple and inexpensive first step. The Toshiba Tecra A50–A laptop comes standard with 8GB of RAM and can be upgraded to a maximum of 16GB with its two (DDR3) slots.


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    • Turn off the laptop.

    • Flip the laptop over so the bottom is facing upwards and the hinges are closest to you.

    • Remove the fifteen 5 mm screws from the back panel using a Phillips #0 screwdriver.

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    • Lift up back panel using your hands and remove it from the rest of the laptop.

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    • Lift the plastic covering over the battery plug.

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    • Pull the wired cable up towards the top of the laptop to disconnect it from its socket on the motherboard.

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    • Remove the single 2 mm screw from the corner of the laptop using a Phillips #0 screwdriver.

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    • Remove the three 3 mm screws from the battery using a Phillips #0 screwdriver.

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    • Lift up on the battery with your hands and remove it from the laptop.

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    • Pull the two retention clips outwards.

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    • Pull up on the RAM module at a 45 degree angle.

Conclusion

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

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