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Toshiba Satellite C55-C5240 RAM Replacement

Toshiba Satellite C55-C5240 RAM Replacement

Angela Rodriguez

Angela Rodriguez and 2 other contributors

Last updated on November 12, 2023

5 - 10 minutes
Moderate

Introduction

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This is a guide that will assist you with replacing your RAM in a Toshiba Satellite C55-C5240.

What you need

Tools

  1. Toshiba Satellite C55-C5240 RAM Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 3 Toshiba Satellite C55-C5240 RAM Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 2 of 3 Toshiba Satellite C55-C5240 RAM Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 3 of 3

    • Make sure you turn off the laptop before starting.

    • Remove the two 6.5mm PH1 Phillips screws securing the battery.

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  2. Toshiba Satellite C55-C5240 RAM Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 3 Toshiba Satellite C55-C5240 RAM Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 3 Toshiba Satellite C55-C5240 RAM Replacement: step 2, image 3 of 3

    • Pull the battery out, keeping it flat and parallel to the laptop so that it slides out easily.

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  4. Toshiba Satellite C55-C5240 RAM Replacement, Back cover: step 3, image 1 of 2 Toshiba Satellite C55-C5240 RAM Replacement, Back cover: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • Unscrew the ten 6.5mm PH1 Phillips head screws that hold down the back cover.

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  5. Toshiba Satellite C55-C5240 RAM Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 3 Toshiba Satellite C55-C5240 RAM Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 3 Toshiba Satellite C55-C5240 RAM Replacement: step 4, image 3 of 3

    • Using the plastic opening tools, open the back cover and remove it from the laptop.

    • It is recommended that you start from a corner and run the tool along the edge of the cover.

    • Be careful not to bend or crack the cover.

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  6. Toshiba Satellite C55-C5240 RAM Replacement, RAM: step 5, image 1 of 3 Toshiba Satellite C55-C5240 RAM Replacement, RAM: step 5, image 2 of 3 Toshiba Satellite C55-C5240 RAM Replacement, RAM: step 5, image 3 of 3

    • The RAM is at the upper middle area of the motherboard.

    • Push down on the clips on either side of the RAM stick evenly.

    • It will come loose in an angle once the clips are released.

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  7. Toshiba Satellite C55-C5240 RAM Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • Simply pull out the RAM stick.

    • These steps work for both sticks of RAM.

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Conclusion

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

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