Dell Inspiron 16-7610 RAM Replacement

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If your Dell Inspiron 16-7610 is experiencing random crashes, file corruption, decreased performance, distorted graphics, freezing, and other random occurrences, then your RAM may be going bad. You also may just want increased speeds on your laptop, so replacing your RAM with a better one will do so. If any of the above apply to your laptop situation then follow this guide to replace or repair your RAM for your Inspiron 16-7610. Below are a couple of options of RAM that can be used for the 16-7610. There are other options that can also be found with research.

RAM options: 16GB CT16G4SFRA32A or 64 GB CT2K32G4SFD832A (faster speeds)

Warning before beginning this repair, power off your laptop, unplug it from the AC adapter and unplug the battery connector.

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Flip the device over, so the backside is facing up.
Use a Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove four 4.00 mm screws.
Use the Phillips #00 screwdriver to unscrew or loosen two captive screws at the right and left corner near the hinges.
The last two screws should remain in the back case and can't be removed.
Three of the screws are dummy screws, only screwed into retainers. They are not holding anything in and can be left in place for simplicity.

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-Use the opening tool between the seams of the top and bottom case to pry the back case off of the laptop.
Undo the clips gently as you pry the back of the device to avoid breaking them when removing the back case.
Remove the back case from the device.

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Flip the plastic cover over to reveal the RAM stick. Do not pull the plastic cover off.
Pull the two RAM retaining arms away from the center of the RAM stick.
The RAM stick should "pop" up slightly from its socket.
Pull the RAM stick out of the socket. Repeat for each of the RAM sticks you are replacing.
Align your new RAM sticks on to the sockets when installing them to prevent any damage to the pins below.