Upgrading RAM in X240 - opening the beast....

[Mitchell]

Hey everyone:

How do you open a X240? I've loosened and/or removed the base screws per the Thinkpad PDF on
[url]http://support.lenovo.com/en_US/product ... D=PD028889[/url]

but I can't get the base cover off completely. How much force does it take?

This is really weird - why is it so hard to take the cover off?

Thanks.
Mitchell

[loyukfai]

Just read an X240 review the other day...

There are only eight Phillips-head screws securing the bottom cover to the base unit, but unlike the T440s, the clips on our X240 review unit were considerably harder to disengage. At a couple points we were concerned we might damage the unit, but with a bit of patience and care it eventually came off without a problem.

There are probably some "tabs". Make some coffee and take your time.

Cheers.

Reference: http://www.pcper.com/reviews/Mobile/Len ... ical-Shift

[ansible212]

I have found a guitar plectrum to be most effective at freeing stubborn clips and catches...

[rsutoratosu]

i returned mine after multiple issues.. it was really hard to get that cover off.. I end up not wanting to risk it, are you going from 4 to 8 ?