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Dell Alienware 17 Memory Modules 1 & 2 Replacement

Introduction

In this guide, we will show you how to remove and replace Memory Modules 1 & 2.

What you need

  1. Dell Alienware 17 Memory Modules 1 & 2 Replacement, turning the computer over: step 1, image 1 of 1
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  2. Dell Alienware 17 Memory Modules 1 & 2 Replacement, removing screws: step 2, image 1 of 1

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

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  3. Dell Alienware 17 Memory Modules 1 & 2 Replacement, slide base cover: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Slide the base cover toward the front of the computer.

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  4. Dell Alienware 17 Memory Modules 1 & 2 Replacement, remove the base cover: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Lift the base cover off.

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  5. Dell Alienware 17 Memory Modules 1 & 2 Replacement, replacing base cover: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Align the tabs on the new base cover with the slots on the computer base

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  6. Dell Alienware 17 Memory Modules 1 & 2 Replacement, placing screw: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • Slide the base cover toward the back of the computer and align the screws holes on the base cover with the screw holes on the computer base.

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  7. Dell Alienware 17 Memory Modules 1 & 2 Replacement, secure base cover: step 7, image 1 of 1

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

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  8. Dell Alienware 17 Memory Modules 1 & 2 Replacement, Disconnecting the Battery Cable: step 8, image 1 of 1
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  9. Dell Alienware 17 Memory Modules 1 & 2 Replacement, Remove the Screws: step 9, image 1 of 1

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

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  10. Dell Alienware 17 Memory Modules 1 & 2 Replacement, Releasing the Battery: step 10, image 1 of 2 Dell Alienware 17 Memory Modules 1 & 2 Replacement, Releasing the Battery: step 10, image 2 of 2

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

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  11. Dell Alienware 17 Memory Modules 1 & 2 Replacement, Opening the Display: step 11, image 1 of 1

    • Turn the computer over and open the display.

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  12. Dell Alienware 17 Memory Modules 1 & 2 Replacement, Grounding the System Board: step 12, image 1 of 1

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

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  13. Dell Alienware 17 Memory Modules 1 & 2 Replacement, Slide the New Battery: step 13, image 1 of 1

    • Slide the NEW battery under the tabs on the computer base.

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  14. Dell Alienware 17 Memory Modules 1 & 2 Replacement, Aligning 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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  15. Dell Alienware 17 Memory Modules 1 & 2 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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  16. Dell Alienware 17 Memory Modules 1 & 2 Replacement, Connect the Battery Cable: step 16, image 1 of 1

    • Connect the battery cable to the system board.

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  18. Dell Alienware 17 Memory Modules 1 & 2 Replacement, Remove the Screws: step 17, image 1 of 2 Dell Alienware 17 Memory Modules 1 & 2 Replacement, Remove the Screws: step 17, image 2 of 2

    • 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 avoid data loss, do not remove the hard drive while the computer is On or in Sleep state.

    • CAUTION: Hard drives are extr emely fragile. Exercise care when handling the hard drive.

    • Remove the screws that secure the hard-drive assembly to the computer base.

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  19. Dell Alienware 17 Memory Modules 1 & 2 Replacement, Lifting the Hard-Drive Assembly: step 18, image 1 of 1

    • Using the pull-tab, lift the hard-drive assembly off the computer base.

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  20. Dell Alienware 17 Memory Modules 1 & 2 Replacement, Disconnecting the Interposer: step 19, image 1 of 1

    • Disconnect the interposer from the hard drive.

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  21. Dell Alienware 17 Memory Modules 1 & 2 Replacement, Remove the Screws: step 20, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the screws that secure the hard-drive bracket to the hard drive.

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  22. Dell Alienware 17 Memory Modules 1 & 2 Replacement, Lifting the Hard-Drive Bracket: step 21, image 1 of 2 Dell Alienware 17 Memory Modules 1 & 2 Replacement, Lifting the Hard-Drive Bracket: step 21, image 2 of 2

    • Lift the hard-drive bracket off the hard drive.

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  23. Dell Alienware 17 Memory Modules 1 & 2 Replacement, Placing the Hard Drive: step 22, image 1 of 2 Dell Alienware 17 Memory Modules 1 & 2 Replacement, Placing the Hard Drive: step 22, image 2 of 2

    • Place the NEW hard drive in the hard-drive bracket.

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  24. Dell Alienware 17 Memory Modules 1 & 2 Replacement, Replace the Screws: step 23, image 1 of 1

    • Replace the screws that secure the hard-drive bracket to the hard drive.

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  25. Dell Alienware 17 Memory Modules 1 & 2 Replacement, Connecting the Interposer: step 24, image 1 of 1

    • Connect the interposer to the hard drive.

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  26. Dell Alienware 17 Memory Modules 1 & 2 Replacement, Align the Screw Holes: step 25, image 1 of 1

    • Align the screw holes on the hard-drive bracket with the screw holes on the hard drive.

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  27. Dell Alienware 17 Memory Modules 1 & 2 Replacement, Connecting the Interposer: step 26, image 1 of 1

    • Connect the interposer to the hard drive.

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  28. Dell Alienware 17 Memory Modules 1 & 2 Replacement, Placing the Hard-Drive Assembly: step 27, image 1 of 1

    • Place the hard-drive assembly in the hard-drive bay.

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  29. Dell Alienware 17 Memory Modules 1 & 2 Replacement, Aligning the Screw Holes: step 28, image 1 of 1

    • Align the screw holes on the hard-drive assembly with the screw holes on the computer base.

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  30. Dell Alienware 17 Memory Modules 1 & 2 Replacement, Replace the Screws: step 29, image 1 of 1

    • Replace the screws that secure the hard-drive assembly to the computer base.

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  31. Dell Alienware 17 Memory Modules 1 & 2 Replacement, Remove the Screws: step 30, 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 After Working Inside Your Computer.

    • CAUTION: To avoid data loss, do not remove the hard drive while the computer is On or in Sleep state.

    • CAUTION: Hard drives are extremely fragile. Exercise care when handling the hard drive.

    • Remove the screws that secure the hard-drive assembly to the computer base.

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  32. Dell Alienware 17 Memory Modules 1 & 2 Replacement, Lifting the Hard-Drive Assembly: step 31, image 1 of 2 Dell Alienware 17 Memory Modules 1 & 2 Replacement, Lifting the Hard-Drive Assembly: step 31, image 2 of 2

    • Using the pull-tab, gently lift the hard-drive assembly.

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  33. Dell Alienware 17 Memory Modules 1 & 2 Replacement, Lifting the Latch: step 32, image 1 of 1

    • Lift the latch and disconnect the hard-drive cable from the system board.

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  34. Dell Alienware 17 Memory Modules 1 & 2 Replacement, Lifting the Hard-Drive Assembly: step 33, image 1 of 1

    • Lift the hard-drive assembly off the computer base.

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  35. Dell Alienware 17 Memory Modules 1 & 2 Replacement, Disconnecting the Interposer: step 34, image 1 of 1

    • Disconnect the interposer from the hard drive.

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  36. Dell Alienware 17 Memory Modules 1 & 2 Replacement, Remove the Screws: step 35, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the screws that secure the hard-drive bracket to the hard drive.

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  37. Dell Alienware 17 Memory Modules 1 & 2 Replacement, Lifting the Hard-Drive Bracket: step 36, image 1 of 1

    • Lift the hard-drive bracket off the hard drive.

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  38. Dell Alienware 17 Memory Modules 1 & 2 Replacement, Placing the Hard-Drive: step 37, image 1 of 2 Dell Alienware 17 Memory Modules 1 & 2 Replacement, Placing the Hard-Drive: step 37, image 2 of 2

    • Place the NEW hard drive into the hard-drive bracket.

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  39. Dell Alienware 17 Memory Modules 1 & 2 Replacement, Align the Screw Holes: step 38, image 1 of 1

    • Align the screw holes on the hard-drive bracket with the screw holes on the hard drive.

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  40. Dell Alienware 17 Memory Modules 1 & 2 Replacement, Replace the Screws: step 39, image 1 of 1

    • Replace the screws that secure the hard-drive bracket to the hard drive.

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  41. Dell Alienware 17 Memory Modules 1 & 2 Replacement, Connect the Interposer: step 40, image 1 of 1

    • Connect the interposer to the hard-drive.

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  42. Dell Alienware 17 Memory Modules 1 & 2 Replacement, Placing the Hard-Drive Assembly: step 41, image 1 of 1

    • Place the hard-drive assembly in the hard-drive bay.

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  43. Dell Alienware 17 Memory Modules 1 & 2 Replacement, Aligning the Screw Holes: step 42, image 1 of 1

    • Align the screw holes on the hard-drive assembly with the screw holes on the computer base.

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  44. Dell Alienware 17 Memory Modules 1 & 2 Replacement, Replace the Screws: step 43, image 1 of 1

    • Replace the screws that secure the hard-drive assembly to the computer base.

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  45. Dell Alienware 17 Memory Modules 1 & 2 Replacement, Popping up the Memory Module: step 44, 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 at the sides of the memory-module connector until the memory module pops up.

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  46. Dell Alienware 17 Memory Modules 1 & 2 Replacement, Slide and Remove: step 45, image 1 of 2 Dell Alienware 17 Memory Modules 1 & 2 Replacement, Slide and Remove: step 45, image 2 of 2

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

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  47. Dell Alienware 17 Memory Modules 1 & 2 Replacement, Align the Notch: step 46, image 1 of 2 Dell Alienware 17 Memory Modules 1 & 2 Replacement, Align the Notch: step 46, image 2 of 2

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

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  48. Dell Alienware 17 Memory Modules 1 & 2 Replacement, Add new module: step 47, image 1 of 1

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

    • The computer may not boot if the memory module is not installed correctly.

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Conclusion

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

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