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Dell Alienware M17x R2 Memory Modules Replacement

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  1. Dell Alienware M17x R2 Memory Modules Replacement, Loosen the Screw: 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 the back of the computer).

    • Loosen the captive screw that secures the memory-module door to the computer base.

  2. Dell Alienware M17x R2 Memory Modules Replacement, Sliding the Memory Module Door: step 2, image 1 of 1
    • Slide the memory-module door to release the tabs and lift the memory- module door out of the computer base.

  3. Dell Alienware M17x R2 Memory Modules Replacement, Popping up the Memory Module: step 3, image 1 of 3 Dell Alienware M17x R2 Memory Modules Replacement, Popping up the Memory Module: step 3, image 2 of 3 Dell Alienware M17x R2 Memory Modules Replacement, Popping up the Memory Module: step 3, image 3 of 3
    • CAUTION: If you need to remove memory modules from both connectors, remove the memory module in the upper connector before you remove the module in the lower connector.

    • Use your fingertips to carefully spread apart the spring-locks on the memory module connector until the module pops up.

  4. Dell Alienware M17x R2 Memory Modules Replacement, Removing the Memory Module: step 4, image 1 of 1
    • Remove the memory module.

  5. Dell Alienware M17x R2 Memory Modules Replacement, Align the Notch: step 5, image 1 of 2 Dell Alienware M17x R2 Memory Modules Replacement, Align the Notch: step 5, image 2 of 2
    • CAUTION: If you need to install memory modules in two connectors, install a memory module in the lower connector before you install a module in the upper connector

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

  6. Dell Alienware M17x R2 Memory Modules Replacement, Inserting the Memory Module: step 6, image 1 of 2 Dell Alienware M17x R2 Memory Modules Replacement, Inserting the Memory Module: step 6, image 2 of 2
    • Insert the module into the memory module connector at a 45-degree angle, and press the module down until it clicks into place. If you do not hear the click, remove the module and reinstall it.

    • CAUTION: If the memory module door is difficult to close, remove the memory module and reinstall it. Forcing the memory module door to close may damage your computer.

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

Conclusion

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

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