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If you are experiencing random freezing, random rebooting, low responsiveness, or even a blue screen of death, this may indicate damaged (or lack of) RAM. This guide serves as a simple replacement of the RAM. Before beginning, make sure your device is fully powered off.
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Open the system badge flap over to reveal the screws underneath (marked 1 on the image).
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Remove the 12 screws that secure the base cover to the computer.
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Pry the edges base cover and lift it to remove it from computer.
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Chose which RAM board you will be replacing on the motherboard.
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Place fingers on black plastic tabs.
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Bend the tabs slightly away from the RAM board until the RAM board springs upward.
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Once the RAM board springs up to an elevated angle as pictured here, gently grab the board.
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Pull the board (in the direction shown) out of its slot where it is still inserted .
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If replacing both RAM boards, follow the same process for removal of the other RAM board.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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T4 Torx is listed under required tools, but T5 is the correct size for my 5510.