Dell Inspiron B130 RAM and Wireless Replacement

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Introduction

RAM is very important for a computer to pull up information quickly and without referring to previous bytes of memory. The RAM in any computer wears out over time so this is actually a pretty common replacement if you have an older computer. The wireless aspect just means how it connects to wireless networks(Wifi) problems with this leave the computer with a slow internet connection or non at all when there should be one.

What you need

Step 1 Battery

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First, make sure your computer is turned off.
Remove the battery by flipping the two switches under the battery and pulling it out

Step 2

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Push the tab from the battery, downwards to unlock the battery.
The tab should be in the position next to the unlocked indicator.

Step 3

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Now, push the other tab (the one right under the battery) from right to left.
Now the battery will be loose; lift the battery up and out of the computer.

Step 4 RAM and Wireless

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Remove the three 6mm screws.
Lift the plastic cover off to reveal the RAM and the Wireless.

Step 5

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To remove the RAM, push outward against the metal brackets.
The first RAM will pop up so you can just pull it right out.
Repeat the first step again to remove the second RAM chip.
Installation is the reverse of removal.

Step 6

To remove the wireless chip, push outward on its two metal brackets.
Do not remove the chip just yet, the wire that connects this chip must first be removed.