Title: Step-by-Step Guide to Teardown and Upgrade Your Dell G7 Gaming Laptop (Model 7790)
Introduction: Hello, I’m Simon, and today we’re diving into the world of hardware upgrades and replacements for the Dell G7 gaming laptop, model 7790. Whether it’s expanding your RAM, switching to an SSD, or replacing a battery or CPU fan, I’ve got you covered with this detailed walkthrough.
Teardown and Upgrade Process:
- Identifying Your Laptop:
- Make sure you have the Dell G7 7790 model.
- Removing the Back Cover:
- Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove all the screws. Note that the middle screws may stay attached to the cover.
- Use a plastic prying tool to gently lift and remove the back cover.
- Battery Replacement:
- Locate the battery (model info: F22N or HYWXJ).
- Disconnect the battery connector by lifting it up, then unscrew to remove the battery.
- Hard Drive Replacement:
- Identify the secondary hard drive (likely a 1TB HDD).
- Disconnect the hard drive cable and remove the drive.
- For an upgrade, you can replace it with an SSD. Just transfer the mounting bracket to the SSD and reconnect.
- M.2 Drive Upgrade:
- Locate the M.2 drive slot and remove the existing drive (if upgrading).
- Install a new M.2 drive by sliding it into the slot and securing it with screws.
- RAM Upgrade:
- Find the RAM slots – the laptop already has 8GB DDR4 RAM installed.
- To add more, align a new RAM stick with the slot, insert at a 45-degree angle, and press down until it clicks into place.
- CPU Fan and Heat Sink:
- Remove the screws to detach the heat sink and fans.
- If you’re applying new thermal paste, clean the old one off with alcohol wipes and apply a generous amount on the CPU and GPU.
- Motherboard Removal:
- Disconnect all connectors attached to the motherboard.
- Carefully remove the motherboard by unscrewing and lifting it out of the chassis.
- Keyboard Replacement:
- Note that the keyboard is not individually replaceable as it is integrated into the palm rest assembly.
Conclusion: Upgrading your Dell G7 gaming laptop can breathe new life into your device, enhancing its performance and longevity. While some steps like the RAM and hard drive upgrades are straightforward, others like the motherboard or keyboard replacement can be more complex.
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