Lenovo ThinkPad T580 RAM Replacement

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Lenovo ThinkPad T580 RAM Replacement

Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

11

Time Required

25 minutes

Introduction

Use this guide to replace or upgrade the RAM modules in your Lenovo ThinkPad T580.

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    • Slide the switch on the left side of the battery to the left.

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    • Slide the switch on the right side of the battery to the right while applying upward pressure on the battery.

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    • Pull the battery directly out of the socket

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    • Using a Phillips #00 screwdriver, unscrew the eight 3.3 mm captive screws on the bottom of the laptop.

    • The "captive" screws will not come out of the case.

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    • Run a Jimmy along the crease of the computer all the way around, twisting it periodically to disengage the clips.

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    • Once all the clips are released, remove the bottom cover.

    • You may need to jiggle the case slightly to release the clips around the external battery bay.

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    • Using a Phillips #00 screwdriver, remove five 3.7 mm screws holding down the battery.

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    • Unplug and remove the battery connector from the motherboard.

    • Remove the internal battery.

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    • Pull the two tabs on either side of the RAM card outwards with your fingers.

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    • The RAM module should pop up to rest at an angle to the motherboard.

    • Pull the Wi-Fi card out from the port by the edges of the card.

    • Try to remove and insert the card at the same angle at which it rests with respect to the motherboard.

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    • Remove the RAM module from the laptop.

    • Repeat the same process for the second RAM module if your computer included one.

Conclusion

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

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