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Toshiba Satellite A205-S5812 RAM Module Replacement

Toshiba Satellite A205-S5812 RAM Module Replacement

Justin Harms

Justin Harms and 4 other contributors

Last updated on May 18, 2023

2 minutes
Easy

Introduction

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If your laptop often freezes, reboots, or displays the “Blue Screen of Death,” use this guide to remove and replace your RAM modules.

What you need

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  1. Toshiba Satellite A205-S5812 RAM Module Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Turn off your laptop before beginning.

    • Turn the laptop over so the base of the laptop faces the ceiling.

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  2. Toshiba Satellite A205-S5812 RAM Module Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Push the two plastic tabs retaining the battery into the chassis to each respective side. This will push the battery up slightly and release it from the bottom of the notebook.

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  4. Toshiba Satellite A205-S5812 RAM Module Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Using a finger or small prying device, pull the battery upwards from the recessed area. Then, simply pull the battery out of the notebook and gently set it aside.

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  5. Toshiba Satellite A205-S5812 RAM Module Replacement, RAM Module: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the two 3mm Phillips #00 screws holding the plastic cover over the RAM modules.

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  6. Toshiba Satellite A205-S5812 RAM Module Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Gently lift the plastic cover. Once the plastic cover is removed, the two RAM cards will be visible.

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  7. Toshiba Satellite A205-S5812 RAM Module Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 2 Toshiba Satellite A205-S5812 RAM Module Replacement: step 6, image 2 of 2

    • Press the silver tabs away from the RAM stick to remove it. Both RAM modules can be removed using this technique.

    • Do not touch the gold strip on the RAM card because the oils on your fingers can potentially cause damage to the module.

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Conclusion

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

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