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Dell Alienware 14 Memory Module Replacement

Introduction

In this guide, we will be showing you how to remove and replace the memory modules.

What you need

  1. Dell Alienware 14 Memory Module Replacement, Close the Display: 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 You Begin. . After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer".

    • Close the display, and turn the computer over.

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  2. Dell Alienware 14 Memory Module Replacement, Remove the Screws: step 2, image 1 of 2 Dell Alienware 14 Memory Module Replacement, Remove the Screws: step 2, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the screws that secure the base cover to the computer base.

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  3. Dell Alienware 14 Memory Module Replacement, Slide and Lift the Base Cover: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Slide and lift the base cover off the computer base.

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  4. Dell Alienware 14 Memory Module Replacement, Align the Tabs: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Align the tabs on the NEW base cover with the slots on the computer base and slide the base cover into place.

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  5. Dell Alienware 14 Memory Module Replacement, Replace the Screws: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Replace the screws that secure the base cover to the computer base.

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  6. Dell Alienware 14 Memory Module Replacement, Turn the Computer Over: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • Turn the computer over and open the display.

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  7. Dell Alienware 14 Memory Module Replacement, Disconnecting the Battery Cable: step 7, image 1 of 1
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  9. Dell Alienware 14 Memory Module Replacement, Remove the Screws: step 8, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the screws that secure the battery to the computer base.

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  10. Dell Alienware 14 Memory Module Replacement, Using the Battery Cable: step 9, image 1 of 1

    • Using the battery cable, lift the battery and release it from the tabs on the computer base.

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  11. Dell Alienware 14 Memory Module Replacement, Turn the Computer Over: step 10, image 1 of 1

    • Turn the computer over and open the display as far as possible.

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  12. Dell Alienware 14 Memory Module Replacement, The Power Button: step 11, image 1 of 1

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

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    • Close the display and turn the computer over.

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  14. Dell Alienware 14 Memory Module Replacement, Align the Tabs: step 13, image 1 of 1

    • Align the tabs on the NEW battery with the slots on the computer base.

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  15. Dell Alienware 14 Memory Module Replacement, Align the Screw Holes: step 14, image 1 of 1

    • Align the screw holes on the battery with the screw holes on the computer base.

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  16. Dell Alienware 14 Memory Module Replacement, Replace the Screws: step 15, image 1 of 1

    • Replace the screws that secure the battery to the computer base.

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  17. Dell Alienware 14 Memory Module Replacement, Connect the Battery Cable: step 16, image 1 of 1

    • Connect the battery cable to the system-board connector.

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  18. Dell Alienware 14 Memory Module Replacement, Popping up the Memory Module: step 17, image 1 of 3 Dell Alienware 14 Memory Module Replacement, Popping up the Memory Module: step 17, image 2 of 3 Dell Alienware 14 Memory Module Replacement, Popping up the Memory Module: step 17, image 3 of 3

    • 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.

    • CAUTION: To prevent damage to the memory-module connector, do not use tools to spread the memory-module securing clips.

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

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  19. Dell Alienware 14 Memory Module Replacement, Remove the Memory Module: step 18, image 1 of 2 Dell Alienware 14 Memory Module Replacement, Remove the Memory Module: step 18, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the memory module from the memory-module connector.

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  20. Dell Alienware 14 Memory Module Replacement, Align the Notch: step 19, image 1 of 2 Dell Alienware 14 Memory Module Replacement, Align the Notch: step 19, image 2 of 2

    • Align the notch on the NEW memory module with the tab on the memory-module connector.

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  21. Dell Alienware 14 Memory Module Replacement, Slide the Memory Module: step 20, image 1 of 1

    • Slide the memory module firmly into the slot at a 45-degree angle, and press the memory module down until it clicks into place. If you do not hear the click, remove the memory module and reinstall it.

    • NOTE: If the memory module is not installed properly, the computer may not boot.

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Conclusion

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

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