Dell XPS 15 9530 Memory Module Replacement

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Introduction

How to replace the memory modules of a Dell XPS 15 9530.

What you need

Step 1 Unscrewing the Base-Cover Assembly

Careful: steps 1-2 are sourced from a guide that's marked as in-progress.

Dell XPS 15 9530 Memory Module Replacement, Unscrewing the Base-Cover Assembly: step 1, image 1 of 1

After turning off the system, unscrew the 12 Philips screws (#1) that are on the bottom of the laptop.
Don't forget to unscrew the two screws hidden under the system badge!

Step 2 Prying Off the Base-Cover Assembly

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Using a spudger or some other prying tool (#1), pry off the base-cover assembly from the rest of the system.

Step 3 Remove Memory

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

Step 4 Add New Memory Module

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Align the notch on the New memory module with the tab on the memory-module connector.
Slide the memory module firmly into the connector at a 45-degree angle and press the memory module down until it clicks into place.
NOTE: If you do not hear the click, remove the memory module and reinstall it.