Razer Blade 15 Advanced Model (Early 2020) RAM Replacement

Written By: Spencer Day
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Razer Blade 15 Advanced Model (Early 2020) RAM Replacement

Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

9

Time Required

15 - 20 minutes

Introduction

Use this guide to replace or upgrade the RAM in your Razer Blade 15 Advanced Model (Early 2020) laptop.

This laptop has two slots for DDR4-2933MHz memory modules.

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    • Allow your laptop's battery to drain below 25% before starting this repair—a charged battery may catch fire if damaged.

    • Unplug all cables, fully shut down your laptop, and close the lid.

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    • Use a T5 Torx driver to remove the ten 3.8 mm‑long screws securing the back cover.

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    • Depending on the age and condition of your laptop, the back cover may come off sooner than this guide instructs. If it feels loose, remove it at any time.

    • Apply a suction handle to the middle of the back cover's right edge, between the lower rubber foot and the middle screws.

    • Pull up on the suction handle to create a small gap between the back cover and the frame.

    • Insert an opening pick into the gap.

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    • Angle your opening pick upward, away from the frame. Keep it angled upward as long as it's between the back cover and the frame.

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    • Slide your opening pick around the bottom right corner of the back cover to free it from the frame.

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    • Slide your opening pick along the front edge and around the front left corner of the back cover to free it from the frame completely.

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    • Remove the back cover.

    • Lay the back cover down on its rubber feet to avoid damaging the thermal pads.

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    • Insert the point of a spudger under the middle of the battery connector's long edge.

    • Lift and disconnect the battery press connector from its socket on the motherboard.

    • This will require some force. Don't pry against any resistors or chips.

    • To re-attach press connectors like this one, carefully align and press down on one side until it clicks into place, then repeat on the other side. Don't press down in the middle. If the connector is misaligned, the pins can bend and cause permanent damage.

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    • Two metal arms secure the stick of RAM.

    • Simultaneously push out the arms until they disengage and the stick pops up at a slight angle.

    • Remove the stick of RAM.

    • Repeat the same process to remove the other stick of RAM.

    • To install a stick of RAM, insert it into its socket at a slight downward angle and push down firmly until both metal arms lock the stick in place.

Conclusion

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

Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.

Repair didn’t go as planned? Try some basic troubleshooting, or ask our Answers community for help.

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