Dell Alienware M18X Memory Modules Replacement Repair Guide

Difficulty

Easy

Steps

3

Time Required

                          5 - 10 minutes            

Sections

1

• Memory Modules
• 3 steps

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Introduction

What you need

Step 1

              Popping up the Memory Module               

• Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.
• 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.

Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.

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.

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Step 2

              Align the Notch               

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

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

Step 3

              Sliding the Memory Module               

• Slide the memory module 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.
• NOTE: If the memory module is not installed properly, the computer may not boot.

Slide the memory module 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.

NOTE: If the memory module is not installed properly, the computer may not boot.

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

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