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Dell Alienware 17 Memory Modules 1 & 2 Replacement

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In this guide, we will show you how to remove and replace Memory Modules 1 & 2.

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  1. Dell Alienware 17 Memory Modules 1 & 2 Replacement, turning the computer over: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
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  2. Dell Alienware 17 Memory Modules 1 & 2 Replacement, removing screws: crwdns2935265:02crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0

    • Remove the screws that secure the base cover to the computer base.

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  3. Dell Alienware 17 Memory Modules 1 & 2 Replacement, slide base cover: crwdns2935265:03crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0

    • Slide the base cover toward the front of the computer.

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  4. Dell Alienware 17 Memory Modules 1 & 2 Replacement, remove the base cover: crwdns2935265:04crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0

    • Lift the base cover off.

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  5. Dell Alienware 17 Memory Modules 1 & 2 Replacement, replacing base cover: crwdns2935265:05crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0

    • Align the tabs on the new base cover with the slots on the computer base

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  6. Dell Alienware 17 Memory Modules 1 & 2 Replacement, placing screw: crwdns2935265:06crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0

    • Slide the base cover toward the back of the computer and align the screws holes on the base cover with the screw holes on the computer base.

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  7. Dell Alienware 17 Memory Modules 1 & 2 Replacement, secure base cover: crwdns2935265:07crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0

    • Replace the screws that secure the base cover to the computer base.

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  8. Dell Alienware 17 Memory Modules 1 & 2 Replacement, Disconnecting the Battery Cable: crwdns2935265:08crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
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  9. Dell Alienware 17 Memory Modules 1 & 2 Replacement, Remove the Screws: crwdns2935265:09crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0

    • Remove the screws that secure the battery to the computer base.

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  10. Dell Alienware 17 Memory Modules 1 & 2 Replacement, Releasing the Battery: crwdns2935265:010crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Dell Alienware 17 Memory Modules 1 & 2 Replacement, Releasing the Battery: crwdns2935265:010crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0

    • Using the battery cable, lift and release the battery from the tabs on the computer base.

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  11. Dell Alienware 17 Memory Modules 1 & 2 Replacement, Opening the Display: crwdns2935265:011crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0

    • Turn the computer over and open the display.

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  12. Dell Alienware 17 Memory Modules 1 & 2 Replacement, Grounding the System Board: crwdns2935265:012crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0

    • Press and hold the power button for five seconds to ground the system board.

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  13. Dell Alienware 17 Memory Modules 1 & 2 Replacement, Slide the New Battery: crwdns2935265:013crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0

    • Slide the NEW battery under the tabs on the computer base.

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  14. Dell Alienware 17 Memory Modules 1 & 2 Replacement, Aligning the Screw Holes: crwdns2935265:014crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0

    • Align the screw holes on the battery with the screw holes on the computer base.

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  15. Dell Alienware 17 Memory Modules 1 & 2 Replacement, Replace the Screws: crwdns2935265:015crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0

    • Replace the screws that secure the battery to the computer base.

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  16. Dell Alienware 17 Memory Modules 1 & 2 Replacement, Connect the Battery Cable: crwdns2935265:016crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0

    • Connect the battery cable to the system board.

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  18. Dell Alienware 17 Memory Modules 1 & 2 Replacement, Remove the Screws: crwdns2935265:017crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Dell Alienware 17 Memory Modules 1 & 2 Replacement, Remove the Screws: crwdns2935265:017crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0

    • WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before Working Inside Your Computer. . After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer.

    • CAUTION: To avoid data loss, do not remove the hard drive while the computer is On or in Sleep state.

    • CAUTION: Hard drives are extr emely fragile. Exercise care when handling the hard drive.

    • Remove the screws that secure the hard-drive assembly to the computer base.

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  19. Dell Alienware 17 Memory Modules 1 & 2 Replacement, Lifting the Hard-Drive Assembly: crwdns2935265:018crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0

    • Using the pull-tab, lift the hard-drive assembly off the computer base.

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  20. Dell Alienware 17 Memory Modules 1 & 2 Replacement, Disconnecting the Interposer: crwdns2935265:019crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0

    • Disconnect the interposer from the hard drive.

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  21. Dell Alienware 17 Memory Modules 1 & 2 Replacement, Remove the Screws: crwdns2935265:020crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0

    • Remove the screws that secure the hard-drive bracket to the hard drive.

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  22. Dell Alienware 17 Memory Modules 1 & 2 Replacement, Lifting the Hard-Drive Bracket: crwdns2935265:021crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Dell Alienware 17 Memory Modules 1 & 2 Replacement, Lifting the Hard-Drive Bracket: crwdns2935265:021crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0

    • Lift the hard-drive bracket off the hard drive.

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  23. Dell Alienware 17 Memory Modules 1 & 2 Replacement, Placing the Hard Drive: crwdns2935265:022crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Dell Alienware 17 Memory Modules 1 & 2 Replacement, Placing the Hard Drive: crwdns2935265:022crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0

    • Place the NEW hard drive in the hard-drive bracket.

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  24. Dell Alienware 17 Memory Modules 1 & 2 Replacement, Replace the Screws: crwdns2935265:023crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0

    • Replace the screws that secure the hard-drive bracket to the hard drive.

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  25. Dell Alienware 17 Memory Modules 1 & 2 Replacement, Connecting the Interposer: crwdns2935265:024crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0

    • Connect the interposer to the hard drive.

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  26. Dell Alienware 17 Memory Modules 1 & 2 Replacement, Align the Screw Holes: crwdns2935265:025crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0

    • Align the screw holes on the hard-drive bracket with the screw holes on the hard drive.

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  27. Dell Alienware 17 Memory Modules 1 & 2 Replacement, Connecting the Interposer: crwdns2935265:026crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0

    • Connect the interposer to the hard drive.

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  28. Dell Alienware 17 Memory Modules 1 & 2 Replacement, Placing the Hard-Drive Assembly: crwdns2935265:027crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0

    • Place the hard-drive assembly in the hard-drive bay.

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  29. Dell Alienware 17 Memory Modules 1 & 2 Replacement, Aligning the Screw Holes: crwdns2935265:028crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0

    • Align the screw holes on the hard-drive assembly with the screw holes on the computer base.

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  30. Dell Alienware 17 Memory Modules 1 & 2 Replacement, Replace the Screws: crwdns2935265:029crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0

    • Replace the screws that secure the hard-drive assembly to the computer base.

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  31. Dell Alienware 17 Memory Modules 1 & 2 Replacement, Remove the Screws: crwdns2935265:030crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0

    • WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before Working Inside Your Computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions After Working Inside Your Computer.

    • CAUTION: To avoid data loss, do not remove the hard drive while the computer is On or in Sleep state.

    • CAUTION: Hard drives are extremely fragile. Exercise care when handling the hard drive.

    • Remove the screws that secure the hard-drive assembly to the computer base.

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  32. Dell Alienware 17 Memory Modules 1 & 2 Replacement, Lifting the Hard-Drive Assembly: crwdns2935265:031crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Dell Alienware 17 Memory Modules 1 & 2 Replacement, Lifting the Hard-Drive Assembly: crwdns2935265:031crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0

    • Using the pull-tab, gently lift the hard-drive assembly.

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  33. Dell Alienware 17 Memory Modules 1 & 2 Replacement, Lifting the Latch: crwdns2935265:032crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0

    • Lift the latch and disconnect the hard-drive cable from the system board.

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  34. Dell Alienware 17 Memory Modules 1 & 2 Replacement, Lifting the Hard-Drive Assembly: crwdns2935265:033crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0

    • Lift the hard-drive assembly off the computer base.

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  35. Dell Alienware 17 Memory Modules 1 & 2 Replacement, Disconnecting the Interposer: crwdns2935265:034crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0

    • Disconnect the interposer from the hard drive.

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  36. Dell Alienware 17 Memory Modules 1 & 2 Replacement, Remove the Screws: crwdns2935265:035crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0

    • Remove the screws that secure the hard-drive bracket to the hard drive.

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  37. Dell Alienware 17 Memory Modules 1 & 2 Replacement, Lifting the Hard-Drive Bracket: crwdns2935265:036crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0

    • Lift the hard-drive bracket off the hard drive.

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  38. Dell Alienware 17 Memory Modules 1 & 2 Replacement, Placing the Hard-Drive: crwdns2935265:037crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Dell Alienware 17 Memory Modules 1 & 2 Replacement, Placing the Hard-Drive: crwdns2935265:037crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0

    • Place the NEW hard drive into the hard-drive bracket.

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  39. Dell Alienware 17 Memory Modules 1 & 2 Replacement, Align the Screw Holes: crwdns2935265:038crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0

    • Align the screw holes on the hard-drive bracket with the screw holes on the hard drive.

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  40. Dell Alienware 17 Memory Modules 1 & 2 Replacement, Replace the Screws: crwdns2935265:039crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0

    • Replace the screws that secure the hard-drive bracket to the hard drive.

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  41. Dell Alienware 17 Memory Modules 1 & 2 Replacement, Connect the Interposer: crwdns2935265:040crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0

    • Connect the interposer to the hard-drive.

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  42. Dell Alienware 17 Memory Modules 1 & 2 Replacement, Placing the Hard-Drive Assembly: crwdns2935265:041crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0

    • Place the hard-drive assembly in the hard-drive bay.

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  43. Dell Alienware 17 Memory Modules 1 & 2 Replacement, Aligning the Screw Holes: crwdns2935265:042crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0

    • Align the screw holes on the hard-drive assembly with the screw holes on the computer base.

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  44. Dell Alienware 17 Memory Modules 1 & 2 Replacement, Replace the Screws: crwdns2935265:043crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0

    • Replace the screws that secure the hard-drive assembly to the computer base.

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  45. Dell Alienware 17 Memory Modules 1 & 2 Replacement, Popping up the Memory Module: crwdns2935265:044crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0

    • WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before Working Inside Your Computer. . After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer.

    • Using your fingertips, carefully spread apart the securing clips at the sides of the memory-module connector until the memory module pops up.

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  46. Dell Alienware 17 Memory Modules 1 & 2 Replacement, Slide and Remove: crwdns2935265:045crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Dell Alienware 17 Memory Modules 1 & 2 Replacement, Slide and Remove: crwdns2935265:045crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0

    • Slide and remove the memory module from the memory-module connector.

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  47. Dell Alienware 17 Memory Modules 1 & 2 Replacement, Align the Notch: crwdns2935265:046crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Dell Alienware 17 Memory Modules 1 & 2 Replacement, Align the Notch: crwdns2935265:046crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0

    • Align the notch on the NEW memory module with the tab on the memory-module connector.

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  48. Dell Alienware 17 Memory Modules 1 & 2 Replacement, Add new module: crwdns2935265:047crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0

    • Slide the memory module into the connect or at a 45-degree angle, and press the memory module down until it clicks in place.  If you do not hear the click, remove and reinstall the memory module

    • The computer may not boot if the memory module is not installed correctly.

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

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