Dell Inspiron 15 7579 RAM (Memory) Replacement

ID: 109777

Description: Upgraded RAM can help your computer run...

Steps:

  1. Remove the ten 7.9 mm screws with the Phillips PH0 screwdriver.
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  3. Insert metal spudger into a gap in between the back panel and the back of the screen.
  4. Pry off the back panel using the metal spudger as a lever, and remove the back panel by lifting the rest off by hand.
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  6. Fold protective flaps to the side on the RAM module located in the upper right corner of the laptop.
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  8. Use the tweezers to push the crimping metal away from the chip. The chip will pop up into an angled position.
  9. Remove the chip by pulling at the same angle as the chip with the tweezers.
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  11. Fold the plastic flap over on the other side.
  12. As before, pull the fasteners away from the chip with the tweezers.
  13. Remove the chip by carefully pulling it out with the tweezers.
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  15. When reassembling, you must match the notch in the card with the notch in the connector header shown in red.
  16. Doing otherwise will break the stick if forced.
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