No, not really but you have to be careful about electronic static. A eletrostatic strap or grounding must be observed before entering the laptop body.
The batteries are located in a compartment on the bottom of the laptop.
there are maybe 1 or 2 screws holding the battery compartment secure.
Proper placement of the new ram is essential to the the installation .
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To remove and install a memory module:
1. Power off your notebook and close the display. Disconnect all cables,
including the AC power adapter, modem, and network cables.
2. Place your notebook upside down on a stable work surface.
3. Remove the memory compartment cover screw and cover.
Before performing any of the procedures in this section,
follow industry-standard practices for preventing
electrostatic discharge. See the Warning note.
To prevent damage to your notebook, remove the installed
battery pack before replacing this component.
this is the instruction from the user manual:
To remove an existing memory module, gently press outward on the
retaining clips on both sides of the memory module 1 until the memory
module is released and tilts upward. Then, pull the module out of the slot 2.
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5. To insert a new memory module, hold the memory module at a 45-degree
angle and insert it into the empty memory slot 1.
Gently press down on the module until the retaining clips click into place 2.
6. Replace the memory compartment cover and retaining screw. Insert the
battery pack and reconnect your cables.
The memory module is keyed so that it can be inserted in
only one direction. If the module does not slide in easily,
verify that the notch in the module lines up with the tab in
the memory slot.