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Dell Alienware 13 R3 Memory Modules Replacement

Introduction

In this guide, we will show you how to remove and replace the memory module.

What you need

  1. Dell Alienware 13 R3 Memory Modules Replacement, Loosen the Screws: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before Working Inside Your Computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer.

    • Loosen the five captive screws that secure the base cover to the computer base.

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  2. Dell Alienware 13 R3 Memory Modules Replacement, Pry the Base Cover: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Using a plastic scribe, gently pry the base cover to release the tabs on the base cover from the slots on the computer base.

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  3. Dell Alienware 13 R3 Memory Modules Replacement, Lift the Base Cover: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Lift the base cover off the computer base.

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  4. Dell Alienware 13 R3 Memory Modules Replacement, Disconnect the Battery Cable: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Using a plastic scribe, disconnect the battery cable from the system board.

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    • Press and hold the power button for five seconds to ground the system board.

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    • Connect the battery cable to the system board.

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  8. Dell Alienware 13 R3 Memory Modules Replacement, Slide the Tabs: step 7, image 1 of 1

    • Slide the tabs on the NEW base cover into the slots on the computer base and snap the base cover into place

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  9. Dell Alienware 13 R3 Memory Modules Replacement, Tighten the Five Captive Screws: step 8, image 1 of 1

    • Tighten the five captive screws that secure the base cover to the computer base.

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  10. Dell Alienware 13 R3 Memory Modules Replacement, Popping up the Memory Module: step 9, image 1 of 1

    • WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before Working Inside Your Computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer.

    • Using your fingertips, carefully spread apart the securing clips on each end of the memory-module slot until the memory module pops up.

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  11. Dell Alienware 13 R3 Memory Modules Replacement, Remove the Memory Module: step 10, image 1 of 1

    • Slide and remove the memory module from the memory-module slot.

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    • Align the notch on the NEW memory module with the tab on the memory-module slot and slide the memory module firmly into the slot at an angle.

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  13. Dell Alienware 13 R3 Memory Modules Replacement, Press the Memory Module Down: step 12, image 1 of 1

    • Press the memory module down until it clicks into place.

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Conclusion

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

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