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Alienware Aurora R15 AMD Service Manual

Installing the memory modules

Prerequisites

If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.

About this task

The following images indicate the location of the memory modules and provide a visual representation of the installation procedure.

Image: Installing the memory modules

Steps

  1. Ensure that the securing clips are extended away from the memory-module slot.
  2. Align the notch on the memory module with the tab on the memory-module slot.
  3. Insert the memory module into the memory-module slot and press the memory module down until it snaps into position and the securing clips lock in place.
    CAUTION:To prevent damage to the memory module, hold the memory module by the edges. Do not touch the components on the memory module.
    NOTE:Repeat step 1 to step 3 to replace any other memory modules installed in your computer.
    Table 1. Memory configuration matrixThe following table provides the memory configuration matrix.
    Configuration Slot
    DIMM1 DIMM2 DIMM3 DIMM4
    8 GB DDR5 8 GB
    16 GB DDR5 8 GB 8 GB
    16 GB DDR5 16 GB
    32 GB DDR5 16 GB 16 GB
    64 GB DDR5 32 GB 32 GB
    128 GB DDR5 32 GB 32 GB 32 GB 32 GB

Next steps

  1. Install the left-side cover.
  2. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.

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