Lenovo ThinkPad T460 RAM Replacement

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Schwierigkeitsgrad

Easy

Schritte

Zeitaufwand

15 - 20 Minuten

Einleitung

Use this guide to replace the RAM in your Lenovo ThinkPad T460.

RAM (short for “random access memory”) provides temporary storage for a computer. RAM enables a computer to run with optimal speed and performance. Some signs of faulty RAM include the blue screen of death, sluggish performance, or random crashes and reboots.

This laptop is equipped with two RAM slots, each with a maximum capacity of 16 GB (for a maximum total capacity of 32 GB). Be sure to use PC3L-12800 DDR3L SDRAM. You can run a RAM diagnostic tool to see if a replacement is needed.

Before beginning this guide, make sure to disable the internal battery, power down your device, and disconnect from any external power sources.

Werkzeuge

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Before you begin this guide, make sure to disable the internal battery, power down your device, and disconnect from any external power sources.
Place the laptop so that the bottom is facing upwards.
Slide the latch on the left side of the battery to the left until it clicks in place.

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Slide the latch on the right side of the battery to the right and hold it in place with your thumb.
Use your other hand to slide the battery towards the back of the laptop.
Lift the battery up and away from the laptop.

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Loosen the eight captive screws in the bottom cover using a Phillips #1 screwdriver.

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Insert the flat end of a spudger in between the bottom cover and the rest of the laptop, starting in the lower left corner.
Pry the lower left corner of the bottom cover up by a few millimeters.
Slide the spudger along the bottom of the laptop to release the clips until you reach the lower right corner.
You may hear some snapping noises as the clips are released.

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Slide the spudger along the right and top sides of the bottom cover to release the clips.
You may hear some snapping noises as the clips are released.
Potential for device damage: If the clips do not release easily, check to ensure that the captive screws are fully loosened. Forcing the clips to detach can crack the bottom cover.

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Use the spudger to pry the upper left corner up by a few millimeters.
Pry up the sections of the bottom cover with printed logos of the ports.
Potential for device damage: Prying inside the ports themselves can damage your laptop. Be sure to only pry up on the sections of the cover that extend past the ports.