Lenovo ThinkPad T530 Memory Module: Bottom Slot Replacement

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Lenovo ThinkPad T530 Memory Module: Bottom Slot Replacement

Difficulty

Easy

Steps

7

Time Required

1 - 5 minutes

Introduction

Use this guide to replace or upgrade the RAM modules in your Lenovo Thinkpad T530/T530i

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    • Ensure that the laptop is disconnected from the wall charger, and that the laptop is entirely powered off before following any of the steps below.

    • Flip your laptop upside down, so that the keyboard is facing down.

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    • Locate the latch located on the battery near the top of the laptop.

    • Using your finger, slide the latch to the right-most (Unlocked) position.

    • None of this should require an exhuberant amount of force.

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    • You can now pull the battery away from the laptop. When pulling the battery out, ensure to pull it out straight.

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    • Ensure you have followed the prerequisite guide, the laptop should still be keyboard facing down.

    • Using a Phillips #00 Screwdriver, loosen the screws enough to loosen the cover- but do not remove them from the cover.

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    • Placing your finger below the indicated orange divot, pull the cover up and towards the CD/DVD tray.

    • Keep the rear memory slot in a safe place.

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    • None of the following instructions should require an exuberant amount of force, using an excessive amount of force may result in damaging your device.

    • The memory module is visible, but we first need to unlock the module from it's clips.

    • On the top and bottom end of the memory module, there are two latches. Put your fingers on the inside of the two latches, then push the latches away (towards the battery, and the trackpad, respectively).

    • Lift the module to a 45° angle, and then pull it out of the slot.

    • Be cautious, the memory module may eject from the slot.

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    • Insert the memory module at a 45° angle with the shorter notched end into the shorter connector.

    • Push the back of the memory module down until the two metal retention arms (highlighted in yellow) lock into place.

Conclusion

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

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