Samsung NP540U3C-A02UB RAM Replacement

ID: 149604

Description: This guide covers how to replace the RAM for...

Steps:

1. Turn off the laptop before beginning disassembly and unplug it from the power cord.
2. Place the laptop flat with its bottom facing up.

3. Remove one 4 mm Phillips #00 screw labeled "HDD Memory".

4. Gently release the 3 clips holding the HDD cover with the plastic opening tool.
5. Remove the HDD cover from the device.

6. Remove the four 6 mm Phillips #00 screws attaching the hard drive to the case.

7. Using the plastic opening tool, push the hard drive connector clip upwards in order to release the cable.

8. Remove the hard drive from the case.

9. Remove the following screws holding the case together:
10. 6x 4mm Phillips #00 screws.
11. 3x 6mm Phillips #00 screws.

12. Using the opening tool, remove the two rubber pads just above the hard drive cover.

13. Remove the two 4mm Phillips #00 screws formerly concealed by the pads.

14. Using the plastic opening tool, gently lift and remove the back cover.
15. There are clips along the edges of the back cover that hold it in place. Be careful not to break these.

16. Lift up the white instruction guide with your hand to expose the RAM module underneath.
17. Using the plastic opening tool or your hand, peel off the yellow tape.
18. Using the plastic opening tool or your hand, gently remove the black cover that lays on top of the RAM.

19. Additional RAM can be added or removed on top of the 4 GB RAM that comes with the laptop.
20. The new RAM chip slides on top in-between the brackets.
21. The 4 GB RAM that initially comes with the laptop can not be removed.