Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme RAM Replacement

はじめに

This guide will lead you through the steps to replace the RAM on the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Generation 1. The RAM, or random access memory, is your device’s short-term data storage. With age, the RAM will oftentimes fail, and cause the device to perform slower.

The steps to replace the RAM card are simple, the hardest part being keeping track of all the screws while taking apart the device.

It is important to remember to turn off the device while replacing the RAM card.

必要な工具と部品

手順1 Back Cover

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme RAM Replacement, Back Cover: 手順 1、 3の画像 1

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme RAM Replacement, Back Cover: 手順 1、 3の画像 2

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme RAM Replacement, Back Cover: 手順 1、 3の画像 3

Power off and unplug your device before you begin.
Orient the laptop so that it is bottom up, and the trackpad is closest to you.
Unscrew the seven captive screws with a Phillips #00 screwdriver.
These screws will loosen, but stay attached to the cover. Do not attempt to completely remove them.
Slide a blue opening pick in the gap between the bottom panel and chassis, and pry off the one clip on each side.
Remove the back cover from the device.

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手順2 RAM

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme RAM Replacement, RAM: 手順 2、 1の画像 1

Use an opening tool to unlatch the silver gate on the side of the RAM by pushing it away from the component.
Repeat the same process to the other side of the RAM.

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