Dell Dimension 4600 RAM Replacement

Written By: Daniel Crawford
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Dell Dimension 4600 RAM Replacement

Difficulty

Easy

Steps

6

Time Required

10 minutes

Introduction

Use this guide to replace the RAM in your Dell Dimension 4600.

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    • Locate the case cover latch on the back of the computer.

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    • Using your index finger, slide and hold the cover latch down.

    • While holding the latch down, place your other hand flat on the side of the case and firmly shift the side panel to the left until it disengages.

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    • Grab the edge of the panel and slide it away from the case until it is removed.

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    • Lay the computer flat on its side so that you are looking down on all of the components.

    • Locate the RAM modules on the motherboard.

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    • Locate the white or black tabs holding the RAM module in place.

    • Place your index finger on the tab and firmly press down. The tab should release and the RAM module should be slightly raised.

    • Repeat this for the tab on the other side of the RAM module.

    • Repeat this step for each RAM module.

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    • Grasp the RAM module and firmly pull upwards until it is released from its slot.

    • Repeat this step for each RAM module.

Conclusion

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

Author

Daniel Crawford

Member since: 11/10/11

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One comment

Would be great if the DIMM slots were explained (numbering) as to which are populated for dual channel, etc.

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