Dell Alienware M17x R2 (Early 2010) - Manual (Page 37)

37 CHAPTER 4: INSTALLING ADDITIONAL OR REPLACEMENT COMPONENTS
Upgrading or Replacing Memory
Your laptop is equipped with a configurable memory unit. The industry standard
JEDEC DDR3 SODIMM memory module connectors are available for memory
upgrade. The table below illustrates all the possible ways system memory can be
configured.
Memory connector #1 Memory connector #2 Total Memory
2 GB 2 GB 4 GB
2 GB 4 GB 6 GB
4 GB 2 GB 6 GB
4 GB 4 GB 8 GB
Removing the Memory Module(s)
1. Follow the instructions in “Before You Begin” on page 34.
2. Remove the battery pack (see “Replacing the Battery Pack“ on page 36).
3. Loosen the two captive screws that secure the compartment door to the
computer base.
4. Slide the compartment door towards the front of the computer and then lift
it up.
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1 compartment door 2 captive screws (2)