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Lenovo ThinkPad W540 RAM Replacement

Lenovo ThinkPad W540 RAM Replacement

Nana A

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Last updated on January 2, 2024

5 minutes
Easy

Introduction

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If your programs began to slow down your laptop, or programs continue to hang under load, then this guide should help you replace the RAM/Memory stick within your laptop. This guide is also helpful in the case that you need to upgrade your laptop's RAM sticks.

What you need

Tools

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    • Flip your laptop to the bottom so that the backplate is shown.

    • Unscrew the captive screws on the backplate with a Phillips #0 screwdriver.

    • The screws should hold to the backplate so you shouldn’t worry about losing them.

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    • Locate the two latches that hold the RAM stick into the laptop, and push them away from the stick.

    • After pushing on the latches, the RAM stick should lift up at an angle.

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    • Safely push forward the RAM stick away from the slot, and remove the stick entirely.

Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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