Alienware 17 R4 Ram Replacement

ID: 99160

Description: This guide will teach you how to replace your...

Steps:

1. Use a PH1 screwdriver bit to remove the six M2.5x13 screws (2.4 mm) on the back of the laptop.
2. Use a PH1 screwdriver bit to loosen the one M2x3 screw (1.9 mm).
3. The M2x3 screw (1.9 mm) does not come out completely.

4. Pull the base cover up to remove it.
5. If you are having trouble, insert a plastic opening tool into the divots along the laptop's edges to loosen.
6. Removing the cover may require some force.

7. Disconnect the battery connector cable, located on the right side of the laptop, above the hard disk drive.
8. Once you have removed the cable, wait 5-10 minutes to allow the laptop to power down.
9. Failure to remove the battery connector cable properly may damage other parts of the laptop.

10. Use a PH1 screwdriver bit to remove the four M2.5x5 screws (2.4 mm) on the hard disk drive.

11. Gently lift the HDD cable to disconnect it from the laptop.

12. Pull the hard drive up to remove.

13. Move the metal sidings outward to release the RAM card.

14. Slide the RAM card out towards yourself to remove it.
15. Repeat the same step for the RAM card above.
16. Slide the RAM card out carefully to avoid damaging it.