Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

6

Time Required

                          20 - 30 minutes

Sections

2

  • Battery
  • 4 steps
  • RAM
  • 2 steps

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Introduction

The RAM modules are easy to access on the Dell Studio 1558. It is important to properly disengage the holding arms in order to avoid damaging the components.

What you need

Step 1

              Battery
  • To begin, flip over the laptop.

To begin, flip over the laptop.

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Step 2

  • Next, slide the slider to the right and hold it in place.

Next, slide the slider to the right and hold it in place.

Step 3

  • While holding down the slider, gently remove the battery.

While holding down the slider, gently remove the battery.

Step 4

  • The battery has been successfully removed.

The battery has been successfully removed.

Step 5

              RAM
  • Make sure the battery is properly removed. If not, you could experience shocks.
  • Unscrew the three screws (Phillips #0) on the back panel to reveal the innards underneath the panel. It is helpful to keep these screws in the holes of the back panel.
  • Pry the back panel off and set aside.
  • A little bit of force may be necessary in removing the panel as there are some minor plastic clips holding the panel in place in addition to the screws.

Make sure the battery is properly removed. If not, you could experience shocks.

Unscrew the three screws (Phillips #0) on the back panel to reveal the innards underneath the panel. It is helpful to keep these screws in the holes of the back panel.

Pry the back panel off and set aside.

A little bit of force may be necessary in removing the panel as there are some minor plastic clips holding the panel in place in addition to the screws.

Step 6

  • Two small tabs are located on either side of the RAM stick. Push those tabs inwards to release the RAM stick.
  • A new RAM stick can be inserted by inserting the golden pins into the slot, and then lowering the rest of the RAM stick into the slot.

Two small tabs are located on either side of the RAM stick. Push those tabs inwards to release the RAM stick.

A new RAM stick can be inserted by inserting the golden pins into the slot, and then lowering the rest of the RAM stick into the slot.

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

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