Gateway MA6 Laptop RAM Replacement

Written By: Chris Naughton
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Gateway MA6 Laptop RAM Replacement

Difficulty

Easy

Steps

6

Time Required

10 minutes

Introduction

The RAM in this laptop can be accessed easily with very little disassembly. There are two slots that both accept PC2-5300S RAM.

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    • To prevent injury, make sure the laptop is unplugged before removing the battery.

    • Make sure the switch in the upper right corner of the laptop is switched to the "unlock" position (toward the unlocked padlock icon).

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    • Pull the switch on the upper lefthand corner of the laptop towards the unlocked padlock icon.

    • Firmly pull the battery outwards and away from the laptop.

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    • Remove the seven 6 mm Phillips #0 screws from the back of the case.

    • Leave all the screws in the back plate and so you don't lose them.

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    • Pull upwards on the top of the back cover to remove it.

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    • Pull outwards on the silver metal pins to release the upper RAM module.

    • The module will automatically lift up 30° after it has been released.

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    • Firmly grasp the outer portion of the RAM module, and pull it outward to remove it from the port.

    • Repeat the same process for the lower RAM module.

Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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