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Dell Vostro 3550 RAM Replacement

Introduction

This guide will walk through all the necessary steps in order to replace the RAM for the Dell Vostro 3550. RAM is one of the most common components that users upgrade in their devices. The primary reason why users decide to upgrade their RAM is to be able to run more applications at the same time on their computer.

What you need

  1. Dell Vostro 3550 RAM Replacement, Unlocking the Battery: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Slide the release latches to unlock the battery.

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  2. Dell Vostro 3550 RAM Replacement, Sliding the Battery: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Slide the battery and remove it from the computer.

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  3. Dell Vostro 3550 RAM Replacement, Remove the Screws: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the three 7mm Phillips #0 screws that secure the access panel to the base of the computer.

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  5. Dell Vostro 3550 RAM Replacement, Lifting the Access Panel: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Lift the access panel up at an angle and remove it from the computer.

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  6. Dell Vostro 3550 RAM Replacement, RAM: step 5, image 1 of 3 Dell Vostro 3550 RAM Replacement, RAM: step 5, image 2 of 3 Dell Vostro 3550 RAM Replacement, RAM: step 5, image 3 of 3

    • Push outward on the two release tabs securing either side of the top RAM module.

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  7. Dell Vostro 3550 RAM Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 3 Dell Vostro 3550 RAM Replacement: step 6, image 2 of 3 Dell Vostro 3550 RAM Replacement: step 6, image 3 of 3

    • Lift the top stick of RAM upward away from the motherboard.

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  8. Dell Vostro 3550 RAM Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 2 Dell Vostro 3550 RAM Replacement: step 7, image 2 of 2

    • Push outward on the two release tabs securing either side of the second RAM module.

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  9. Dell Vostro 3550 RAM Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 3 Dell Vostro 3550 RAM Replacement: step 8, image 2 of 3 Dell Vostro 3550 RAM Replacement: step 8, image 3 of 3

    • Lift the stick of RAM upward away from the motherboard.

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Conclusion

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

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Hi

Thanks for the tutorial.

High standard.

Keep it up

Regards

Lourens

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