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    Questions about switching RAM on a 1520

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by eL_eRiC, Aug 24, 2007.

  1. eL_eRiC

    eL_eRiC Notebook Evangelist

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    1. How hard is it to switch in the RAM?
    2. Are their any free guides on the internet?
    3. Will it void my warranty?
    4. Is their any risk of breaking something else if not done carefully enough?

    thanks and all these questions are for switching RAM on an Inspiron 1520
     
    eL_eRiC, Aug 24, 2007
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  2. coriolis

    coriolis Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    1. Not very
    2. Look at Dell's site
    3. No
    4. Yes.
     
    coriolis, Aug 24, 2007
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  3. eL_eRiC

    eL_eRiC Notebook Evangelist

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    thanks for the help, more owuld be aprrictiated, + rep 4 u
     
    eL_eRiC, Aug 24, 2007
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  4. coriolis

    coriolis Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    A simple search easily wields all the answers and more :)
     
    coriolis, Aug 24, 2007
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  5. mordeth

    mordeth Notebook Evangelist

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    1. easiest upgrade on a computer. 5 minutes max if it's your first time
    2.there are plenty, even videos on youtube.
    3.no.
    4.the only risk is your body transfering electricity onto the ram which can be easily avoided by touching any grounded metal boject.(you would have to wrestle with the RAM to break it )

    hope this helps
    good luck on your upgrade

    EDIT:
    here's a link to a video that should explain it step by step. VERY EASY.
     
    mordeth, Aug 24, 2007
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  6. Spliner

    Spliner Notebook Consultant

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    You forgot the link mordeth.. ;P
     
    Spliner, Aug 24, 2007
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  7. eL_eRiC

    eL_eRiC Notebook Evangelist

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    lol ya i think ya did, hopefully you come back I really want to see the video
     
    eL_eRiC, Aug 24, 2007
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  9. swarmer

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    There are also instructions for replacing pretty much any component in the service manuals on the support section of the Dell website.
     
    swarmer, Aug 24, 2007
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