Does any body know how to switch a 256mb memory ram to a 512mb?

Answer 1

Yes. I do.

To clarify, you have to add another 256MB or replace the 256MB with a 512MB.

The first (adding a 256MB chip to an existing one) is usually cheaper.

The second may be desired it you have no more memory expansion slots or plan on more so that the 256 MB would limit your future expansion plans.

Also, the second option maybe preferred if you have a computer which takes both DIMM memory and SDRAM connectors.
ECS made one like this. You could use either - but not both simultaneously.

I removed the 256MB DIMM memory chips (2-64mb chips & 1-28MB chip) and put in one 512MB SDRAM chip.

I was able to use the DIMM memory from that and beef up some $40 Deskpros with PIII's I I was buying.

Answer 2

Yes.

You need to buy a spare memory stick (256MB) and make sure the bus speed is the same as the existing stick. Don't rely on the motherboard bus speed for your memory speed because many boards support different speeds.

Once you've got it, open the case, slot it in. It's that easy.

When you start your computer it is recognised automatically. You don't need to install drivers etc.

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J

Answer 3

Buy another 256 Mb DIMM and put it in the spare slot