how do you put more memory on your computer?

Answer 1

First, let's not be confused.

When you double click on MY COMPUTER, you see the C drive. On that screen, you should see how much hard drive space you have. To add more disk space, you can add an External Hard drive. (Hopefully, you are using Windows 2000 or Windows XP, as Windows 98 and Windows ME are somewhat limited).

When you RIGHT CLICK on MY COMPUTER and pick PROPERTIES, this will show you how much memory that your computer has. Most Windows XP computers can be expanded to 512MB and beyond. It is silly to expand beyond 2GB.

Look at the make and model number of your computer. Then visit http://www.coastmemory.com and look up your computer. This should tell you how much memory came WITH your computer, and what it can be expanded too. It will also say how many SLOTS there are. If there are only TWO slots and you only have 128MB, then I would get TWO 256MB modules and set your old memory aside.

For Desktop computers, you simply Unplug the power cord. Remove one of the side panels (usually the one that is farthest from the keyboard and mouse plugs). This should reveal your motherboard. You should be able to see the memory module and empty slot(s).

For Laptops, remove the power cord and battery. There should be small square panels on the bottom that are held down with small screws. Just remove the screws to reveal the memory module(s). One of these might have a video option card, and your new memory module will NOT fit.

Good luck

Answer 2

Firstly find out what type you have now. Mainly it will be DDR2 (COmputer less than 12 months) DDR (Computer 12 months to 4 years) OR SD (Computer older than 5 years). Pull the existing memory module and see if the type and speed is written on it. Than ask for some more memory to match. Make sure computer is unplugged before removing or installing memory.

Answer 3

Turn off your computer...unplug it from the wall. If this is a laptop, take out the battery. Open the side panel, slap in the new memory in the empty memory slot, or if you are replacing memory...take out the old put in the new. Memory fits in the slot only one way. : ) Put side panel on, plug it power cord. Turn on...good to go. : )

(It's very easy)

Hope this helps

Answer 4

You can buy memory at any electronics store (Circuit City, Best Buy, etc.) You have to take apart your computer to install the chip or whatever form it is in, but all you really have to do is unscrew the back. The directions are pretty clear. I did it for my computer and I'm not an expert or anything.

Answer 5

Open up the tower or case. Pop out the memory modules. Replace them with bigger memory sticks. Make sure they seat properly, and make sure you pop the lock back on them. Close the case. Fire that puppy up. This is an 8 minute job, including opening the beer bottle.

Answer 6

open box, look at memory,

if open slots, that look like the used slots!, pop out one of those little boards, take it to the store and buy more.

If no open slots, do the same , but replace with bigger.

If you can't figure out how to pop a memory chip. take it to a dealer.

Answer 7

What model computer? Different models use different memory, especially between PCs and laptops.

Answer 8

Buy larger RAM chips or install a larger hard drive. It depends on which memory you are talking about.

Answer 9

to need to buy RAM, and then you open your computer and enter the little RAM chip... go look it up and you can buy it at any computer store. hope this helped!

Answer 10

you would go to compUSA to buy memory slots to put in your case.