Installing Dell Inspiron 8600 RAM

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If the RAM is not working, follow this guide.

If the RAM is not working, follow this guide.

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Add Note Edit Step 1 — Battery  ¶ 

  • Remove battery from the bottom of the laptop.

  • For more complete instruction see, Disassembling Dell Inspiron 9100 Battery.

  • It is important to remove the battery so further disassembly will be safer.

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Add Note Edit Step 2 — RAM  ¶ 

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Add Note Edit Step 3  ¶ 

  • Pull apart the white plastic tabs on either side of the RAM which will cause it to rise upwards.

  • Gently remove the RAM, only touching the edges of the component.

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