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Lenovo ThinkPad X270 RAM Replacement

Introduction

Use this guide to replace or upgrade the RAM in your Lenovo ThinkPad X270.

Note: This laptop has one slot for SO-DIMM, DDR4-2133 memory.

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  1. Lenovo ThinkPad X270 RAM Replacement, Prepare your laptop for disassembly: étape 1, image 1 de 2 Lenovo ThinkPad X270 RAM Replacement, Prepare your laptop for disassembly: étape 1, image 2 de 2

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

    • Unplug all cables and fully shut down your laptop.

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  2. Lenovo ThinkPad X270 RAM Replacement, Remove the micro SIM card tray: étape 2, image 1 de 3 Lenovo ThinkPad X270 RAM Replacement, Remove the micro SIM card tray: étape 2, image 2 de 3 Lenovo ThinkPad X270 RAM Replacement, Remove the micro SIM card tray: étape 2, image 3 de 3

    • A SIM eject tool or bit isn't long enough to eject the tray.

    • Insert a straightened paper clip into the micro SIM card tray hole on the right edge of the laptop.

    • Press the paper clip firmly into the hole to eject the tray.

    • Remove the tray.

    • When reinserting the tray, slide the arms of the tray into the rectangular metal slot.

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  3. Lenovo ThinkPad X270 RAM Replacement, Battery information: étape 3, image 1 de 2 Lenovo ThinkPad X270 RAM Replacement, Battery information: étape 3, image 2 de 2

    • Lay your laptop upside down to access the external battery.

    • Two sliding tabs secure the battery.

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  4. Lenovo ThinkPad X270 RAM Replacement, Release the left tab: étape 4, image 1 de 2 Lenovo ThinkPad X270 RAM Replacement, Release the left tab: étape 4, image 2 de 2

    • Slide the left tab, labeled 1, to the unlocked position—it'll click into place and release the left side of the battery.

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  5. Lenovo ThinkPad X270 RAM Replacement, Remove the battery: étape 5, image 1 de 3 Lenovo ThinkPad X270 RAM Replacement, Remove the battery: étape 5, image 2 de 3 Lenovo ThinkPad X270 RAM Replacement, Remove the battery: étape 5, image 3 de 3

    • Hold the right tab, labeled 2, in the unlocked position and slide the battery out of its recess.

    • During reassembly, slide the battery into its recess until both tabs engage.

    • Never reuse a deformed or damaged battery—it's a fire hazard. Replace it with a new battery.

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  7. Lenovo ThinkPad X270 RAM Replacement, Unfasten the back cover: étape 6, image 1 de 2 Lenovo ThinkPad X270 RAM Replacement, Unfasten the back cover: étape 6, image 2 de 2

    • Use a Phillips screwdriver to loosen the eight captive screws securing the back cover.

    • Don't try to completely remove the screws—they're secured to the back cover with delicate, plastic clips.

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  8. Lenovo ThinkPad X270 RAM Replacement, Insert an opening pick: étape 7, image 1 de 3 Lenovo ThinkPad X270 RAM Replacement, Insert an opening pick: étape 7, image 2 de 3 Lenovo ThinkPad X270 RAM Replacement, Insert an opening pick: étape 7, image 3 de 3

    • Plastic clips secure the back cover to the frame. You'll hear and feel the clips release.

    • Insert the flat side of an opening pick between the bottom right edge of the back cover and frame.

    • Pry up the back cover to release the bottom right clips.

    • Leave the pick inserted in the bottom right corner.

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  9. Lenovo ThinkPad X270 RAM Replacement, Release the bottom edge clips: étape 8, image 1 de 3 Lenovo ThinkPad X270 RAM Replacement, Release the bottom edge clips: étape 8, image 2 de 3 Lenovo ThinkPad X270 RAM Replacement, Release the bottom edge clips: étape 8, image 3 de 3

    • During the next two steps, position your pick downward at a 45-degree angle to help release the clips.

    • Slide the pick to the bottom left corner to release the bottom clips.

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  10. Lenovo ThinkPad X270 RAM Replacement, Release the left edge clips: étape 9, image 1 de 2 Lenovo ThinkPad X270 RAM Replacement, Release the left edge clips: étape 9, image 2 de 2

    • Insert your pick in the bottom left corner and slide the pick to the first USB port to release the left clips.

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  11. Lenovo ThinkPad X270 RAM Replacement, Release the top corner clips: étape 10, image 1 de 3 Lenovo ThinkPad X270 RAM Replacement, Release the top corner clips: étape 10, image 2 de 3 Lenovo ThinkPad X270 RAM Replacement, Release the top corner clips: étape 10, image 3 de 3

    • Insert an opening tool between the top left corner of the back cover and frame.

    • Pry the back cover up to release the clips securing its top left corner.

    • Repeat the process on the top right corner.

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  12. Lenovo ThinkPad X270 RAM Replacement, Release the top edge clips: étape 11, image 1 de 3 Lenovo ThinkPad X270 RAM Replacement, Release the top edge clips: étape 11, image 2 de 3 Lenovo ThinkPad X270 RAM Replacement, Release the top edge clips: étape 11, image 3 de 3

    • Five clips secure the top edge of the back cover.

    • Insert an opening tool in the gap between the back cover and frame, next to one of the clips.

    • Push the opening tool into the gap until the clip releases.

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    • Push the opening tool between the back cover and frame at different points along the top edge to release the remaining clips.

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  14. Lenovo ThinkPad X270 RAM Replacement, Remove the back cover: étape 13, image 1 de 3 Lenovo ThinkPad X270 RAM Replacement, Remove the back cover: étape 13, image 2 de 3 Lenovo ThinkPad X270 RAM Replacement, Remove the back cover: étape 13, image 3 de 3

    • Remove the back cover.

    • During reassembly, lay the back cover on the frame and press firmly around the perimeter to engage all the clips.

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  15. Lenovo ThinkPad X270 RAM Replacement, Disconnect the internal battery: étape 14, image 1 de 3 Lenovo ThinkPad X270 RAM Replacement, Disconnect the internal battery: étape 14, image 2 de 3 Lenovo ThinkPad X270 RAM Replacement, Disconnect the internal battery: étape 14, image 3 de 3
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  16. Lenovo ThinkPad X270 RAM Replacement, Remove the RAM: étape 15, image 1 de 3 Lenovo ThinkPad X270 RAM Replacement, Remove the RAM: étape 15, image 2 de 3 Lenovo ThinkPad X270 RAM Replacement, Remove the RAM: étape 15, image 3 de 3

    • 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.

    • 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.

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Conclusion

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

Check your repair by running hardware tests with Lenovo Diagnostics.

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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