IBM ThinkPad A30 RAM Replacement

IBM ThinkPad A30 RAM Replacement

IBM ThinkPad A30 RAM Replacement Written By: Jessica

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IBM ThinkPad A30 RAM Replacement

TOOLS:

PARTS:

Phillips #1 Screwdriver (1)

PC133 256 MB RAM Chip (1)

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IBM ThinkPad A30 RAM Replacement

Step 1 — Battery

 Flip the ThinkPad over so that it is upside down. 

Slide the highlighted tab to the left.

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With your finger on the tab, remove the battery by lifting it upwards away from the laptop.

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IBM ThinkPad A30 RAM Replacement

Step 2 — RAM

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Remove the two 5.3mm cover screws.

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Gently lift the cover containing the RAM.

Step 3 

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Remove RAM module by pressing the two metal pieces outward with your thumbs.

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IBM ThinkPad A30 RAM Replacement

Step 4

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Lift the RAM module up and out, away from the yellow connector.

 Place the RAM module away from any magnets or static electricity prone areas. To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order. This document was last generated on 2017-06-19 03:21:40 AM.

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