Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-14IKB RAM Replacement

Last updated on March 20, 2024

2 - 5 minutes

Very easy

Introduction

RAM is a part that does not typically fail, however it is not invulnerable. If your Lenovo Ideapad 330S-14IKB begins to show signs of failing RAM such as random freezes, blue screens, randomly rebooting, and files becoming corrupted, it could mean it is time to replace it.

What you need

Parts

01AG836 ‑ Lenovo Laptop Memory - Genuine
Sale price $55.99

Tools

Step 1 RAM

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Begin by placing your laptop upside down so that you can see the labels on the back.

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Step 2

Remove the 10 screws from the bottom of the laptop.
(Silver, 5.8mm Phillips #0)
Safely store these screws in a secure location, like a magnet pad, to prevent them from getting lost.

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Step 3

Carefully remove the back panel from the laptop.
Be sure to proceed slowly and use wedges to avoid damaging the panel.

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Step 4

Locate the black panel and remove these three black screws.
(Black, 5.83mm Phillips #0)

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Step 5

To access your RAM, remove the black panel you just removed the screws from.
Remember to keep these screws separate and do not mix them with others.

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Step 6

Your RAM will be a blue rectangle, positioned almost in the center of the device.

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Step 7

To remove your RAM, gently pull back on the metal clips holding it in place.
Carefully slide the RAM out of the slot.
Be gentle to avoid damaging the slot

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Step 8

Now, take your new RAM module and locate the notch on it.

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Step 9

Align the notch on your replacement RAM as shown in the previous step with the corresponding slot on the device's RAM slot.

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Step 10

Gently insert the RAM module.
Once it's as far in as it can go, lower it slowly until the metal clips lock it into place.
You should hear an audible click when it's securely in place.