Dell Alienware M18x R2 Owner's Manual - Page 40

Procedure, Postrequisites, Follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer

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Procedure NOTE: If you need to install memory modules in two connectors, install a memory module in the lower connector before you install a memory module in the upper connector. 1 Align the notch on the memory module with the tab on the memory-module connector. 2 Slide the memory module firmly into the connector at a 45-degree angle and press the memory module down until it clicks into place. If you do not hear the click, remove the memory module and reinstall it. 3 2 1 1 tab 3 memory-module connector 2 notch 3 If you have replaced memory module(s) in connectors DIMM A and DIMM B, go to Postrequisites. 4 If you have replaced memory module(s) in connectors DIMM C and DIMM D: a Replace the keyboard. See "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 35. b Replace the center control cover. See "Replacing the Center Control Cover" on page 29. Postrequisites 1 Replace the base cover. See "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 15. 2 Replace the battery pack. See "Replacing the Battery Pack" on page 13. 3 Follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. 42 | Replacing the Memory Module(s)

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Replacing the Memory Module(s)
Procedure
NOTE:
If you need to install memory modules in two connectors, install a memory
module in the lower connector before you install a memory module in the upper
connector.
1
Align the notch on the memory module with the tab on the memory-module
connector.
2
Slide the memory module firmly into the connector at a 45-degree angle and press
the memory module down until it clicks into place. If you do not hear the click,
remove the memory module and reinstall it.
3
If you have replaced memory module(s) in connectors DIMM A and DIMM B, go to
Postrequisites.
4
If you have replaced memory module(s) in connectors DIMM C and DIMM D:
a
Replace the keyboard. See “Replacing the Keyboard” on page 35.
b
Replace the center control cover. See “Replacing the Center Control Cover” on
page 29.
Postrequisites
1
Replace the base cover. See "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 15.
2
Replace the battery pack. See "Replacing the Battery Pack" on page 13.
3
Follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11.
1
tab
2
notch
3
memory-module connector
3
1
2