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Alienware M15x RAM Replacement

Introduction

This guide will explain how to carefully and safely remove the RAM from an Alienware M15x laptop.

What you need

  1. Alienware M15x RAM Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 3 Alienware M15x RAM Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 2 of 3 Alienware M15x RAM Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 3 of 3

    • Remove the battery by sliding the latch to the left and pulling the battery up.

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  2. Alienware M15x RAM Replacement, Compartment Door: step 2, image 1 of 2 Alienware M15x RAM Replacement, Compartment Door: step 2, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the two 4-mm screws that hold the compartment door to the rest of the computer using a PH#0 screwdriver tip.

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  3. Alienware M15x RAM Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 3 Alienware M15x RAM Replacement: step 3, image 2 of 3 Alienware M15x RAM Replacement: step 3, image 3 of 3

    • Slide the compartment door towards the front of the computer and lift.

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  5. Alienware M15x RAM Replacement, RAM: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the two indicated screws for the RAM cover.

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  6. Alienware M15x RAM Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Push the two retaining clips on either side of the ram outwards, allowing the RAM chip to pop up.

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  7. Alienware M15x RAM Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • Pull it straight out of its pocket.

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  8. Alienware M15x RAM Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 1

    • Repeat the same process if there are additional RAM chips.

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Conclusion

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

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