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Vostro 1720 Memory Module Replacement

Introduction

In this guide, we will be showing you how to remove and replace the Memory Modules.

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  1. Vostro 1720 Memory Module Replacement, Sliding the Latches: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Slide the battery lock latches into the unlocked position.

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  2. Vostro 1720 Memory Module Replacement, Slide the Battery: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Slide the battery toward the back of the computer to remove.

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  3. Vostro 1720 Memory Module Replacement, Remove the Screws: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the eight screws from the access panel.

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    • Lift the edge of the access panel that is closest to the center of the computer.

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  6. Vostro 1720 Memory Module Replacement, Remove the Access Panel: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the access panel.

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  7. Vostro 1720 Memory Module Replacement, Removing the Memory Module: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • If applicable, remove the top memory module by using your fingertips to carefully spread apart the securing clips on each end of the top memory module connector until the memory module pops up.

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  8. Vostro 1720 Memory Module Replacement, Sliding the Memory Module: step 7, image 1 of 1

    • Slide the memory module out of the socket.

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  9. Vostro 1720 Memory Module Replacement, Spreading apart the Clips: step 8, image 1 of 1

    • If applicable, remove the bottom memory module by using your fingertips to carefully spread apart the securing clips on each end of the memory module connector until the memory module pops up.

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  10. Vostro 1720 Memory Module Replacement, Sliding the Memory Module: step 9, image 1 of 1

    • Slide the memory module out of the socket.

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