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Dell Inspiron 700m RAM Replacement

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Dell Inspiron 700m RAM Replacement

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The 700m has room for two sticks of RAM, but one is hidden under the keyboard. Use this guide to replace both.

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      • Before you begin, make sure the 700m is powered off.

      • Unplug the power cable.

      • Flip the 700m over and remove the battery.

      • Slide the battery release switch toward the center of the 700m, and then pull the battery free from the back.

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    2. Dell Inspiron 700m RAM Replacement, Outer RAM Cover: crwdns2935265:02crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
      • Remove the two Phillips screws securing the RAM cover.

      • Remove the RAM cover and set it aside.

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    3. Dell Inspiron 700m RAM Replacement, RAM Module #1: crwdns2935265:03crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Dell Inspiron 700m RAM Replacement, RAM Module #1: crwdns2935265:03crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Dell Inspiron 700m RAM Replacement, RAM Module #1: crwdns2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
      • Two clips secure the RAM module in place, one on each side. Using your fingers, spread the clips away from the RAM module.

      • When released, the RAM module will pop up at a slight angle.

      • Lift the RAM module to an angle of about 30 degrees and slide it out.

      • When handling the RAM module, touch only the outside edges. Take care not to touch the gold-colored contact points along the bottom edge.

      • To install a new RAM module, slide it in place at about the same angle until it is snug, and then swing it downward until the two clips snap into place.

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      • Flip the 700m over and swing the screen all the way open until it lays flat.

      • Beginning from the left side, use the flat end of a spudger to gently pry up the plastic trim that runs along the top edge of the keyboard. Remove the trim.

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    5. Dell Inspiron 700m RAM Replacement, Keyboard: crwdns2935265:05crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
      • Remove the two Phillips screws securing the keyboard.

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      • Tilt the top of the keyboard up at an angle, and gently push the keyboard toward the back of the 700m, freeing the tabs along the bottom.

      • Do not push very hard, or you may damage the keyboard ribbon cable.

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      • Tilt the bottom of the keyboard up at an angle.

      • Use the pointed end of a spudger to disconnect the keyboard ribbon cable by pushing open the clips on either side.

      • Remove the keyboard and set it aside.

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    8. Dell Inspiron 700m RAM Replacement, Inner RAM Cover: crwdns2935265:08crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Dell Inspiron 700m RAM Replacement, Inner RAM Cover: crwdns2935265:08crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
      • Remove the two Phillips screws securing the inner RAM cover.

      • Tilt the right side of the RAM cover up at an angle and pull it free.

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    9. Dell Inspiron 700m RAM Replacement, RAM Module #2: crwdns2935265:09crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Dell Inspiron 700m RAM Replacement, RAM Module #2: crwdns2935265:09crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
      • Two clips secure the RAM module in place, one on each side. Using your fingers, spread the clips away from the RAM module.

      • When released, the RAM module will pop up at a slight angle.

      • Lift the RAM module to an angle of about 30 degrees and slide it out.

      • When handling the RAM module, touch only the outside edges. Take care not to touch the gold-colored contact points along the bottom edge.

      • To install a new RAM module, slide it in place at about the same angle until it is snug, and then swing it downward until the two clips snap into place.

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

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