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Dell Inspiron 1545 RAM Replacement

Introduction

This guide will most likely be utilized if one of the RAM modules becomes corrupted or you wish to upgrade to a higher amount of RAM if applicable.

What you need

  1. Dell Inspiron 1545 RAM Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Before attempting to remove the battery ensure that the laptop is disconnected from all power sources and turned off.

    • Turn the laptop over to its back.

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  2. Dell Inspiron 1545 RAM Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Slide the release latch while simultaneously pulling backwards on the battery.

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  4. Dell Inspiron 1545 RAM Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Slide the battery out of the battery bay.

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  5. Dell Inspiron 1545 RAM Replacement, Base Cover: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Unscrew the four screws (3mm Phillips #1) that hold the base cover in place.

    • The top 3 screws are "captive" (held in by a retaining ring) and will not come out.

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  6. Dell Inspiron 1545 RAM Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 2 Dell Inspiron 1545 RAM Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 2

    • Carefully lift the base cover vertically away from the laptop.

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  7. Dell Inspiron 1545 RAM Replacement, RAM: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • Spread apart the securing clips on each end of the memory stick until the memory stick pops up.

    • Remove the memory stick from the laptop.

    • Repeat these steps to remove the second memory stick.

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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