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    W3J 2nd RAM slot

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by flip218, Oct 12, 2006.

  1. flip218

    flip218 Notebook Enthusiast

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    If this is posted somewhere ... sorry.

    But could someone post instructions on how to access the second RAM compartment? A guide or something. I was told it's under the keyboard.

    thanks.
     
  2. coriolis

    coriolis Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    It's under the keyboard.

    Just do this:

    1. Turn off notebook, flip it over
    2. Unscrew the screws marked 'K', should be two
    3. Flip it over, open the lid
    4. Take a credit card(or a hard plastic card of some sort) and press down on the 4 tabs that are located at the top of the keyboard(Usually above Esc-F1-F2, F5-F6, F10-F11 and Prt-Sc-Ins)
    5. Keyboard should pop up at an angle
    6. Place KB face down on wristpad and look for the RAM(Should be right there).

    To take off the RAM, unlock it by pressing the metal(aluminum?) tabs, it should pop halfway at a 45 degree angle.

    To put back the RAM, place the contacts in first at a 45 degree angle, then press down and lock it back into place.
     
  3. PROPortable

    PROPortable Company Representative

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    There are 2 screws under the system and their holes are marked by a "K>" - remove those.

    Flip the system back over and then you need to push back three spring clips. They are above the "Esc", "F8", and "Del" keys. Go left to right or right to left, whatever...... either way the keyboard will pop up.

    Fold the keyboard over and the access panel to the ram is right there in the center.
     
  4. flip218

    flip218 Notebook Enthusiast

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    thanks you guys are awesome! easy and worked. Thanks!
     
  5. PROPortable

    PROPortable Company Representative

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    No problem... apparently Coriolis beat me too it..... at this point it should be in our FAQ...