Alienware X51 RAM Replacement
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Introduction
Go to step 1 ↓The Alienware X51 R1, R2, and R3 shut down randomly when a computer's RAM starts to fail. This can be problematic with wear but is easy to fix with basic tooling. Before beginning the repair, a user must have a Phillips-head screwdriver and two eight-gigabyte RAM memory cards for a total of sixteen gigabytes.
NOTE: use an anti-static wrist strap when working to prevent circuitry damage.
What you need
Tools
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Place the PC so the name "Alienware" is on top and facing you.
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Slide the front panel towards you and lift up.
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Fully disconnect the panel by unplugging the lighting cord going into the PC's internal system.
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Remove the front panel from the rest of the device.
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Remove the two 2.0 mm screws holding the fan protector in place using a Phillips #1 screwdriver.
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Remove the protector holding the fan in.
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Use a Phillips #1 screwdriver to loosen the four spring screws around the fan until you hear a click.
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Gently pull back the clips and remove the fan by pulling it out.
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Remove the one 1.0 mm screw using a Phillips #1 screwdriver.
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Remove the disc drive from the PC.
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Pull apart the clips that hold the RAM sticks in place.
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Remove the RAM sticks.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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