I have a pair of dell computers,one being a year older than the other one.not being cheap,well maybe,lol I want to know if I can somehow erase the memory chip in the one and install it in the other.is this possible or do i have to just buy a new memory chip?
2006-08-30 05:02:21 · 8 answers · asked by evilfreaktoo 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Add-ons
Check the users manual as to the type of RAM (memory) each computer takes. If they're the same type, you should be able remove the RAM from one and put it in the other , assuming you have an open slot in the other computer.
Or you can look up the specs for each computer on the Dell website and see if the RAM is interchangeable.
2006-08-30 05:09:25 · answer #1 · answered by Jordan L 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As long as it's the same type of memory, like PC133 SDRAM for example, and it has the same kind of physical connector (the DRAM chip modules have little slots on them so they can only be inserted one way) then sure, go ahead. Go into the BIOS when booting and confirm the new amount of memory. Don't worry about "erasing" the memory, that happens all by itself when the power is removed when it gets shut down or the memory module is removed. Be sure to use ESD (elctro static discharge) protection (a wrist strap for example) or you could damage the chips without even realizing it.
2006-08-30 05:14:21 · answer #2 · answered by Another IT Guy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi. Adding memory is pretty easy if you don't mind opening the computer box. You need to determine what kind of memory your Dell has, but it is probably DDR. You do NOT have to erase the memory because it only stores data while powered up. There are usually two clips that hold the memory stick in and you release these clips to remove the memory. Ground yourself first by touching the metal inside the case to prevent static electricity from zapping the new memory.
2006-08-30 05:07:30 · answer #3 · answered by Cirric 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i'm sensible you positioned the memory in with the computing device already off, or you've fried the memory or perhaps taken a great danger at frying your self or yet another element in the computing device. After putting the memory in and initiating the computing device up the memory ought to were regarded if it changed into the right memory on your motherboard. some memory modules must be twin channel and in simple terms paintings in pairs, so including a unmarried twin channel module received't oftentimes paintings with another type of memory. perhaps that changed into the rationalization the neighbor changed into throwing it out, the memory module in the computing device he had changed into junk and he did not recognize it, did not favor to fix it, or in basic terms theory it changed into time for a sparkling computing device. that's quite old memory by using todays commonly used. maximum each body is using DDR2 memory and a minimum of 512Mb sticks, 64Mb isn't' very a lot and with that old of a computing device no matter if it changed into an excellent memory module you received't see that a lot of a large difference. attempt getting rid of the unique memory you had and positioned the different memory module in the memory slot you in basic terms bumped off. Then attempt to reveal on the computing device. If it activates and ruins ok then that memory is okay and then you'll upload your old memory back. excellent clicking on the "My computing device" icon or in the initiating menu counting on what version of domicile windows you're using. Then click on "properties". A window ought to pop up with some information about your computing device. the quantity of memory ought to also be the following. attempt checking it with the first memory and then upload the 2d to make certain if it had replaced.
2016-11-23 14:31:10 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds like possibly you mean the hard drive. If thats what you mean it is very simple plug power in cable running to the other hard drive should have a extra connector on it so you can plug it in, if not go spend a couple bucks and get one. set jumpers on first drive to master and second drive to slave(usually a little diagram on hard drive that shows you jumper settings). Now you can format the second drive in windows and your done
2006-08-30 05:34:52 · answer #5 · answered by salute222000 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well memory doesn't hold(stores) anything if it doesn't have electric charge going to it. so there is no need to eraise anything.
As far as moving the memory-- that depends on the type of memory your computers are using.
2006-08-30 05:09:07 · answer #6 · answered by Mrsashko 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to pny.com and go to the configurator. Select the appropreate optinos from the dropdown. It will tell you what type of ram, what is your max and where you can buy it.
2006-08-30 05:16:20 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
when you learn more about computers in the future you will look back at this question and laugh at yourself.
2006-08-30 10:08:03 · answer #8 · answered by MR. duckduckduckduckgoose 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋