Asus M32BF-US002T RAM Replacement

ID: 144976

Description: RAM or system memory is an important part of...

Steps:

1. The side panel is located on the left side of the computer.
2. The 2nd image shows the correct side we will be working on.

3. Face the back of the desktop towards you on a flat work service.
4. Use the Phillips #00 to remove the two 3.5 mm screws on the edge of the side panel.

5. Pull the small tab on the left side panel.
6. Continue to pull gently until you hear a click sound, then remove the side panel.

7. Locate the RAM modules.
8. They are thin, long, green, and rectangle shaped.

9. Unlock the locks that are holding the RAM module down, by pushing them downwards.
10. Although not shown in the first picture, there is also a lock at the bottom and can be seen on picture 3.

11. Pull the RAM straight out.
12. Wiggling the RAM out of its slot may cause damage to the RAM module, or the RAM slot itself. Pull straight out!

13. Before installing the new RAM, ensure the slots have been unlocked as seen in this picture.
14. You can tell it is unlocked when the lock looks like it has been pushed away from the slot.
15. If you are adding an additional RAM module, ensure the 2nd RAM slot is unlocked as well.

16. Before installing, ensure the gap on the RAM module aligns with the notch on the RAM slot.

17. Align the gap on the RAM module with the notch on the RAM slot.
18. Push straight down until you hear a click or until the locks have locked on their own.
19. An uncomfortable amount of force may be needed in order to successfully install the RAM.

20. Grab the side panel, and place it on the side of the computer.
21. Slide the side panel to the right to lock the side panel.

22. Using your Phillips #00 screwdriver, take the screws from Step 2 and screw them back onto the side panel.
23. You have successfully installed RAM into your desktop computer! You are now finished.