Question: can i fix my dell laptop m40 myself, as I know that the memory has gone? 

Answer: You should be able to replace the memory with no problem.  Just follow the manual on Dell's website (link below).  Make sure you get the correct kind of memory to replace it.  Just take the old memory into a computer shop and they should be able to match it.
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