Alienware M11X Memory Module Replacement Repair Guide

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Introduction

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Step 1

              Introduction

WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer.
CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your computer).

WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer.

CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your computer).

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Step 2

              Removing the Memory Module

CAUTION: To prevent damage to the memory module connector, do not use tools to spread the memory module securing clips.
Use your fingertips to carefully spread apart the securing clips on each end of the memory module connector until the memory module pops up.

CAUTION: To prevent damage to the memory module connector, do not use tools to spread the memory module securing clips.

Use your fingertips to carefully spread apart the securing clips on each end of the memory module connector until the memory module pops up.

Step 3

              Removing the Memory Module

Remove the memory module from the memory module connector.

Remove the memory module from the memory module connector.

Step 4

              Replacing the Memory Module

NOTE: If you need to install memory modules in two connectors, install a memory module in the lower connector before you install a module in the upper connector
Align the notch in the NEW memory module with the tab in the memory module connector.

NOTE: If you need to install memory modules in two connectors, install a memory module in the lower connector before you install a module in the upper connector

Align the notch in the NEW memory module with the tab in the memory module connector.

Step 5

              Installing the Memory Module

Slide the memory module firmly into the slot 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.
NOTE: If the memory module is not installed properly, the computer may not boot.

Slide the memory module firmly into the slot 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.

NOTE: If the memory module is not installed properly, the computer may not boot.

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