MSI GS65 Stealth Thin 8RE RAM Replacement

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The RAM is an essential component in a PC that determines how quickly your device will operate. A device will include two RAM sticks that can deteriorate due to age or usage. This can cause your device to slow down overtime and not operate as efficiently as it used to. This guide shows how to replace the RAM on your laptop to improve performance and provide the PC with more power.

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Remove the fifteen black 6.0 mm Phillips #00 screws from the back cover.
Carefully remove the back cover.
It may be easier to remove the back cover by starting at the ethernet port and running something thin along the sides until the panel pops off.
When reassembling the back cover, it should "click" into place.

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Remove the three silver 4.0 mm Phillips #00 battery screws.
Separate the red wire running on top of the battery from the battery.
Lift the battery out slightly, then carefully wiggle and pull the battery connector cable out.
Be sure not to pull excessively on the battery when it is still connected to the motherboard.

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Gently unclasp and unplug the four connectors by first lifting the black locking bars of the ZIF connectors.
The black locking tables can be lifted by using something small such as a fingernail.
There may be black tape covering the ribbon cables that need to be removed.
Be gentle while dealing with ribbon connectors since if damaged will cause malfunction.
When reassembling, make sure that each ribbon connector is completely inserted before lowering the black tab.

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Unscrew the single 4 mm Phillips #00 screw securing the Wi-Fi card.
Remove the Wi-Fi card and the cable located next to it.
Be careful to not unplug the two wires next to the screw.
There will be a yellow tape covering the WiFi card that will need to be removed.
Make sure to keep the yellow tape to reapply on the Wi-Fi card when reassembling.

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Remove the last two ZIF ribbon connectors.
Slowly unpeel the black ribbon connector from the fan.
When reassembling, make sure to adhere the black ribbon to the motherboard in a way that does not cover the fan.

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Unscrew the two black 6 mm Phillips #00 screws below each fan.
Slightly lift the motherboard.
While the motherboard is lifted, thread the Wi-Fi card through the hole as shown.
There may be a piece of yellow tape holding the WiFi card wires down that needs to be removed.

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Double-check that everything connected to the motherboard as shown in the previous steps has been removed.
Carefully remove the motherboard and flip it over.

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Locate the RAM.
Carefully pull apart the silver arms holding the RAM down, and the RAM should pop up.
Pull the RAM out.
When inserting the new RAM, it will snap into place.