Dell XPS 7590 RAM Replacement

Flip your device the other way around

Don't be confused that this device is black, its a skin

Grab your T5 Torx and identify the 10 torx screws

Make sure that this is a T5, to not strip the screws. They can be very difficult to remove

Careful there are more screws, do not try to open yet!

Open the flap on the back of the laptop

There are two screws that need to be removed, please use a Philips 0 screwdriver

The backplate might not be easy to open

You can use a soft prytool to open the laptop easier

Don't insert the tool too deep or you might break the mainboard

Now, you should be able to remove the backplate

Locate the battery connection to the mainboard

Unplug the battery before doing anything else

You can use a pry tool to make this easier

Locate the RAM on the mainboard

Gently push down on the 2 outside tabs of the RAM stick you want to replace

While still pushing down, gently push the tabs outwards, causing the RAM stick to flip up

Firmly grasp the RAM stick from the flipped up edge and gently pull out, releasing the RAM stick

Insert the new RAM sticks into the socket or reseat the one that is already there if the ram is not detecting properly

Make sure to align the RAM properly in the slot before pressing down

Then press down to have the RAM to seat in correctly

Plug battery back in

Place backplate on top again and reassemble