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Dell Alienware M14x Memory Module Replacement

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    1. Dell Alienware M14x Memory Module Replacement, Disconnecting the Battery-Pack Cable: step 1, image 1 of 1
      • WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer.

      • CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your computer).

      • Disconnect the battery-pack cable from the connector on the system board.

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    2. Dell Alienware M14x Memory Module Replacement, Loosen the Two Captive Screws: step 2, image 1 of 1
      • Loosen the two captive screws that secure the battery pack to the computer base.

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    3. Dell Alienware M14x Memory Module Replacement, Lifting the Battery Pack: step 3, image 1 of 2 Dell Alienware M14x Memory Module Replacement, Lifting the Battery Pack: step 3, image 2 of 2
      • Using the pull-tab, lift the battery pack off the computer base.

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    4. Dell Alienware M14x Memory Module Replacement, Securing the Battery Pack: step 4, image 1 of 1
      • Place the NEW battery pack in the battery bay and tighten the two captive screws that secure the battery pack to the computer base.

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    5. Dell Alienware M14x Memory Module Replacement, Connecting the Battery-Pack Cable: step 5, image 1 of 1
      • Connect the battery-pack cable to the connector on the system board.

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    1. Dell Alienware M14x Memory Module Replacement, Loosen the Screws: step 6, image 1 of 1
      • WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer.

      • Loosen the two captive screws that secure the memory-module cover to the computer base.

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    2. Dell Alienware M14x Memory Module Replacement, Slide the Tabs: step 7, image 1 of 1
      • Slide the tabs on the memory-module cover out of the slots on the computer base.

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    3. Dell Alienware M14x Memory Module Replacement, Popping up the Memory Module: step 8, image 1 of 2 Dell Alienware M14x Memory Module Replacement, Popping up the Memory Module: step 8, image 2 of 2
      • CAUTION: To prevent damage to the memory-module connector, do not use tools to spread the memory module securing clips.

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

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    4. Dell Alienware M14x Memory Module Replacement, Remove the Memory Module: step 9, image 1 of 2 Dell Alienware M14x Memory Module Replacement, Remove the Memory Module: step 9, image 2 of 2
      • Remove the memory module from the memory-module connector.

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    5. Dell Alienware M14x Memory Module Replacement, Align the Notch: step 10, image 1 of 2 Dell Alienware M14x Memory Module Replacement, Align the Notch: step 10, image 2 of 2
      • Align the notch in the NEW memory module with the tab in the memory- module connector.

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    6. Dell Alienware M14x Memory Module Replacement, Sliding the Memory Module: step 11, image 1 of 1
      • Slide the memory module firmly into the connector 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.

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    7. Dell Alienware M14x Memory Module Replacement, Slide the Tabs: step 12, image 1 of 1
      • Slide the tabs on the memory-module cover into the slots on the computer base and lower the memory-module cover into place.

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    8. Dell Alienware M14x Memory Module Replacement, Tighten the Two Captive Screws: step 13, image 1 of 1
      • Tighten the two captive screws that secure the memory-module cover to the computer base.

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Conclusion

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

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