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Dell Vostro 1400 RAM Replacement

Introduction

Steps on how to take out and replace the RAM drive. Follow these steps for the easiest possible way to take out and replace the RAM drive.

What you need

  1. Dell Vostro 1400 RAM Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Be sure the power is off and all cables are unplugged from the device before starting.

    • After flipping over the laptop, the battery is on the bottom side of the laptop.

    • Find the tabs on both the left and right side of the battery.

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  2. Dell Vostro 1400 RAM Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Push tabs toward the outside of the laptop until they lock in place.

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  3. Dell Vostro 1400 RAM Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 2 Dell Vostro 1400 RAM Replacement: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • Push the battery forward to eject it from the laptop.

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  4. Dell Vostro 1400 RAM Replacement, RAM: step 4, image 1 of 2 Dell Vostro 1400 RAM Replacement, RAM: step 4, image 2 of 2

    • Make sure the laptop is turned off and all cables are unplugged.

    • Loosen the three 3 mm screws on the RAM cover.

    • Screws will not completely come out.

    • Lift the cover and remove it from the laptop.

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  5. Dell Vostro 1400 RAM Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 2 Dell Vostro 1400 RAM Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 2

    • Pull tabs apart on both the top and bottom of the memory card.

    • Lift memory card and remove it from the laptop.

    • Repeat the process for the second memory card.

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Conclusion

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

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