Lenovo Ideapad 320-17IKB RAM Replacement

Gabriella Maeli Vazquez and one other contributor

Last updated on June 24, 2024

15 - 25 minutes

Easy

Introduction

This guide will show you how to replace the RAM in a Lenovo IdeaPad 320-17IKB. The RAM is what allows the computer to load applications, browse on the internet, play video games, and perform other daily functions. Replace the RAM when either the computers performance is running slower opening programs, the applications start crashing, or your laptop is running low on memory because of the applications in use.

Before you begin this repair, turn off your laptop and unplug it from the charger.

What you need

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Step 1 Back Panel

Lenovo Ideapad 320-17IKB RAM Replacement, Back Panel: step 1, image 1 of 1

Turn off and unplug the computer.
Flip the laptop over so that the back panel is facing upwards.

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Step 2

Remove fourteen 7mm Phillips #00 screws from the back panel.

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Step 3

Carefully remove the optical drive by pulling the bezel away from the laptop.

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Step 4

Use your fingers or an opening tool to gently remove the back panel from the bottom of the laptop.
Lay both sides of the laptop next to each other.

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Step 5 RAM

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The RAM is located on the right side of the motherboard above the battery.

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Step 6

Using your fingers, pull the metal arms (located on both sides of the RAM stick) slightly away from it to release the RAM stick.
The RAM stick will pop up by a few millimeters.
Remove it at an angle and not straight up so you don't damage the socket.
Slide the RAM stick out from the memory module slot.
When installing new RAM, slide it into the port at the same angle it was removed and press down until it clicks into place.