MSI Modern 15 A10M-242 15.6 RAM Replacement

Introducción

This guide will show you how to replace the RAM in your MSI Modern 15 A10M-242 15.6 laptop if your RAM is corrupted. Some laptops come equipped with RAM that is not fast enough or becomes corrupt. Following these steps will make your MSI Modern 15 faster than out of the box. As a caution, this involves electronic hardware with a potential for hardware damage or injury.

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Paso 1 RAM

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Turn off your laptop.
Unplug your power adapter.
Close your laptop.

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Paso 2

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Turn your laptop 180 degrees.
Insert a safety pin in the "Reset EC" slot.
There is potential hardware damage to the laptop if "Reset EC" not performed.
A safety pin has small enough diameter to fit into the "Reset EC" to perform this step.

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Paso 3

Remove eleven 1 mm screws using a Phillips #1 screwdriver.

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Paso 4

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Turn your laptop vertically, so the monitor base is facing up.
Insert the plastic card above the back cover plate along the spine and slide it through the side.
You will hear a popping sound as the card slides through the laptop. This is the plastic hinges unlocking as it slides through.
Remove the back cover.

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Paso 5

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Unplug the battery cable connected to motherboard.
Failure to complete this step can result in electrical damage.
This requires some force to unplug the cable.

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Paso 6

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Place your fingers on side of the RAM slot.
Push your fingers down on the side of the slot to release the RAM.
Remove the RAM from the slot.

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Paso 7

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Line up the new RAM stick with the RAM slot.
Insert the RAM into the slot.
Press down on the RAM to lock it in place.
Press down firmly on the RAM. There will be a pop sound when the RAM is locked in place.