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Dell Vostro 3510 RAM Replacement

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  1. Dell Vostro 3510 RAM Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 2 Dell Vostro 3510 RAM Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 2 of 2
    • Ensure the laptop is powered off.

    • Flip the laptop over.

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  2. Dell Vostro 3510 RAM Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1
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    • Use a Phillips #0 screwdriver to remove the screws highlighted with red circles.

    • Loosen the two 1 mm captive screws (orange circles in the image) on the back corners of the bottom cover.

    • Keep track of each screw and make sure it goes back exactly where it came from to avoid damaging your laptop.

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  3. Dell Vostro 3510 RAM Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 2 Dell Vostro 3510 RAM Replacement: step 3, image 2 of 2
    • Open up the back cover of the laptop.

    • It is much easier to open up the laptop with any type of spudger or with Jimmy.

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  4. Dell Vostro 3510 RAM Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 2 Dell Vostro 3510 RAM Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 2
    • Remove the battery cable from the motherboard by lightly pulling on the black tape attached to the ribbon cable.

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  5. Dell Vostro 3510 RAM Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1
    • Use a Phillips #0 screwdriver to remove the three battery screws.

    • Carefully move the additional sata storage ribbon cable to the side.

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  6. Dell Vostro 3510 RAM Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1
    • Gently remove the battery from the laptop.

    • Be careful with the other ribbon cables.

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  7. Dell Vostro 3510 RAM Replacement, RAM: step 7, image 1 of 2 Dell Vostro 3510 RAM Replacement, RAM: step 7, image 2 of 2
    • Use your fingers to gently push the clips outward until the RAM module pops up slightly.

    • Don't use excessive force, as this may damage the clips.

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  8. Dell Vostro 3510 RAM Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 2 Dell Vostro 3510 RAM Replacement: step 8, image 2 of 2
    • Avoid bending or twisting the RAM to prevent damage.

    • Gently slide the RAM module out of its socket.

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order. Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.

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