Alienware X51 RAM Replacement

ID: 168002

Description: The Alienware X51 R1, R2, and R3 shut down...

Steps:

1. Place the PC so the name "Alienware" is on top and facing you.
2. Slide the front panel towards you and lift up.

3. Fully disconnect the panel by unplugging the lighting cord going into the PC's internal system.
4. Remove the front panel from the rest of the device.

5. Remove the two 2.0 mm screws holding the fan protector in place using a Phillips #1 screwdriver.
6. Remove the protector holding the fan in.

7. Disconnect the Molex KK connector from the fan.

8. Use a Phillips #1 screwdriver to loosen the four spring screws around the fan until you hear a click.
9. Gently pull back the clips and remove the fan by pulling it out.

10. Disconnect the optical-drive data and power cable.

11. Remove the one 1.0 mm screw using a Phillips #1 screwdriver.
12. Remove the disc drive from the PC.

13. Pull apart the clips that hold the RAM sticks in place.
14. Remove the RAM sticks.