Dell XPS M1530 RAM Replacement
Dell XPS M1530 RAM Replacement
Dell XPS M1530 RAM Replacement Follow this guide to replace your computer's RAM chip.
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Dell XPS M1530 RAM Replacement
INTRODUCTION If you would like to upgrade your RAM or if your RAM has malfunctioned, you should pull the chip out and replace it with the desired chip.
TOOLS: Phillips #1 Screwdriver (1)
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Dell XPS M1530 RAM Replacement
Step 1 — Battery
Turn the computer upside down with the battery facing you.
Turn the computer off and disconnect the charging cable from the computer.
Failure to unplug the charging cable may result in electric shock.
Step 2
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Push the switch as far to the right as possible to unlock the battery.
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Dell XPS M1530 RAM Replacement
Step 3
Remove the battery using two hands and pull it away from the computer.
Step 4 — RAM
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Unscrew the four Phillips #1 screws holding down the back panel. Then remove one 5.8mm Phillips #1 screw labeled "M" in the middle of the back panel.
Four 3.9mm Phillips #1 screws
One 5.8mm Phillips #1 screw
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Step 5
Using the highlighted indent, pull up and out to remove the back panel.
The indent should provide enough grip to remove the panel with ease. Step 6
Push out on the first set of metal tabs to release and remove the top RAM chip.
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Dell XPS M1530 RAM Replacement
Step 7
Push out on the second set of metal tabs to release and remove the lower RAM chip.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order. This document was last generated on 2017-08-11 02:15:35 AM.
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Dell XPS M1530 RAM Replacement Follow this guide to replace your computer's RAM chip.
Written By: Jase Sasaki
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www.iFixit.com
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Dell XPS M1530 RAM Replacement
INTRODUCTION If you would like to upgrade your RAM or if your RAM has malfunctioned, you should pull the chip out and replace it with the desired chip.
TOOLS: Phillips #1 Screwdriver (1)
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Dell XPS M1530 RAM Replacement
Step 1 — Battery
Turn the computer upside down with the battery facing you.
Turn the computer off and disconnect the charging cable from the computer.
Failure to unplug the charging cable may result in electric shock.
Step 2
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Push the switch as far to the right as possible to unlock the battery.
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Dell XPS M1530 RAM Replacement
Step 3
Remove the battery using two hands and pull it away from the computer.
Step 4 — RAM
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Unscrew the four Phillips #1 screws holding down the back panel. Then remove one 5.8mm Phillips #1 screw labeled "M" in the middle of the back panel.
Four 3.9mm Phillips #1 screws
One 5.8mm Phillips #1 screw
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Dell XPS M1530 RAM Replacement
Step 5
Using the highlighted indent, pull up and out to remove the back panel.
The indent should provide enough grip to remove the panel with ease. Step 6
Push out on the first set of metal tabs to release and remove the top RAM chip.
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Dell XPS M1530 RAM Replacement
Step 7
Push out on the second set of metal tabs to release and remove the lower RAM chip.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order. This document was last generated on 2017-08-11 02:15:35 AM.
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