Dell Latitude 5580 RAM Replacement

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If your Dell Latitude 5580 requires a RAM replacement, follow this guide. It may be time to replace your RAM if your device is struggling with performance, such as loading slowly, freezing or crashing, or difficulty switching from one task to another.

While performing the replacement be careful removing the RAM because there are fragile components on the RAM that can be easily damaged.

The replacement is a fairly easy repair and even a beginner can do it!

Before you begin this repair, power off and unplug your laptop. As an added precaution, backup your data. Lastly, disconnect the battery connector from the motherboard before you replace the RAM.

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Orient your laptop so you can access the bottom cover, with the fan vents facing upwards.
Use a Phillips #00 screwdriver to loosen the eight screws securing the bottom cover.
They are captive screws and do not fully come out of the holes. Don't force them or you may damage the screws or holes on the bottom case.
Insert the end of an iFixit opening tool or opening picks into the seam between the bottom and top case to release the clips holding them together.
Slide the opening tool or pick around the edge of the laptop until it is fully separated.
Remove the bottom cover.

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Push the clips on the side of the RAM out a few millimeters to release the RAM stick.
It will pop up at a 45 degree angle.
Hold the edges of the RAM stick and slide it out of the socket.
Be careful when replacing the new RAM that you line up the connector edge with the socket to avoid bending them. Once it is inserted, press down until it clicks and the arms securely hold the RAM stick.