Alienware 17 R4 Ram Replacement

Step 1 Base Cover

• Use a PH1 screwdriver bit to remove the six M2.5x13 screws (2.4 mm) on the back of the laptop.
• Use a PH1 screwdriver bit to loosen the one M2x3 screw (1.9 mm).
• The M2x3 screw (1.9 mm) does not come out completely.
Step 2



• Pull the base cover up to remove it.
• If you are having trouble, insert a plastic opening tool into the divots along the laptop's edges to loosen.
• Removing the cover may require some force.
Step 3 Hard Disk Drive (HDD)
• Disconnect the battery connector cable, located on the right side of the laptop, above the hard disk drive.
• Once you have removed the cable, wait 5-10 minutes to allow the laptop to power down.
• Failure to remove the battery connector cable properly may damage other parts of the laptop.
Step 4
• Use a PH1 screwdriver bit to remove the four M2.5x5 screws (2.4 mm) on the hard disk drive.
Step 5
• Gently lift the HDD cable to disconnect it from the laptop.
Step 6
• Pull the hard drive up to remove.
Step 7 RAM
• Move the metal sidings outward to release the RAM card.
Step 8
• Slide the RAM card out towards yourself to remove it.
• Repeat the same step for the RAM card above.
• Slide the RAM card out carefully to avoid damaging it.

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