Dell Alienware 18 Memory Module Replacement Repair Guide

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Easy

Steps

6

Time Required

                          7 - 20 minutes            

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Introduction

What you need

Step 1

              Warning               

• WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before You Begin.

WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before You Begin.

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Step 2

              Removing the Memory Module               

• To remove memory module(s) from connectors DIMM3 and DIMM4, go to step 3.
• To remove memory module(s) from connectors DIMM1 and DIMM2: Remove the palm rest. See"Removing the Palm Rest" on page 39.

To remove memory module(s) from connectors DIMM3 and DIMM4, go to step 3.

To remove memory module(s) from connectors DIMM1 and DIMM2: Remove the palm rest. See"Removing the Palm Rest" on page 39.

Step 3

              Popping up the Memory Module               

• CAUTION: To prevent damage to the memory-module connector, do not use tools to spread the memory module securing clips.
• Using your fingertips, spread apart the securing clips on each end of the memory-module connector until the memory module pops up.

CAUTION: To prevent damage to the memory-module connector, do not use tools to spread the memory module securing clips.

Using your fingertips, spread apart the securing clips on each end of the memory-module connector until the memory module pops up.

Step 4

              Removing the Memory Module               

• Remove the memory module from the memory-module connector.

Remove the memory module from the memory-module connector.

Step 5

              Replacing the Memory Module               

• Align the notch on the NEW memory module with the tab on the memory-module connector.

Align the notch on the NEW memory module with the tab on the memory-module connector.

Step 6

              Securing the Memory Module               

• Slide the memory module firmly into the connector at a 45-degree angle and press the memory module down until it clicks into place. If you do not hear the click, remove the memory module and reinstall it.

Slide the memory module firmly into the connector at a 45-degree angle and press the memory module down until it clicks into place. If you do not hear the click, remove the memory module and reinstall it.

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