How do install extra memory to my computer.?

Question

plus do I have to have a disk or something to install when I do?
And I can use my memory from my other computer in the one I have know It is a Gateway and other is a Dell.

Answer 1

It is easy to install memory. However, you should look in the users manual first. If you can't get a hold of your user guide, go on-line; both Dell and Gateway have manuals on line.

No disk is required for memory installation.

Sometimes memory is compatible from one machine to another and from manufacturer to another. You take your chances when you are without a users manual or a tech support call.

Don't play around with your system board, it is too volatile. Call the manufacturer if you must before tinkering with memory modules.

Answer 2

There are 2-4 slots where the memory can go in your computer. It is most likely compatible, but if one of your computers is considerably older than the other, there may be a chance that it's not the same kind of memory. If it's not, it won't fit.

You don't have to have a disk or anything.

Answer 3

well the compatibility rises several questions. depends on what year; what kind of motherboard, and all kinds of different thngs. If you're going to add memory; when you open it up. You'll see the existing memory. It pretty much just snaps in. There is no disk in it. I suggest that you get advice from a professional or even just a tech-savvy friend before you go out buying memory. Sometimes memory only runs in pairs (2 of exactly the same) then you'll be out.

Answer 4

First, you don't need a disk to install it.
Second, I don't think you can use your Gateway memory to install it on your Dell, but test to fill the free banks with it, the high risk is that PC don't recognize it, or PC don't boot just retire it, no problem.
Third, you must to open the CPU and if you get scared of it or aren't sure which is the mem or how to put and retire it, better call a technician, its a simple procedure and cheaper.

Answer 5

wel u haf to make sure first that the RAM ur installing is of a compatible type. u should go to the website of the company that makes ur mother board, do a little lookin around and find out what type of RAM u need, make sure is the one u got then prty much just stick it into the little slot on ur mother board. be gentle but firm. if u push to hard ur motherboard with snap and then u'll hav to go cry in a corner ;_;

unless, u noe, ur talkin about a hard drive. for a hard drive ur gonna haf to make sure uve got a compatible motherboard/hardrive(i.e. both use IDE cables) then u bolt the hard drive into an open bay on ur computer hook the IDE cable to the mother board and hardrive, make sure the slave/master pins are correctly set(this is assuming u hav another hardrive) and the n start up ur computer. ur gonna then need to get the CD that came with ur HD so that it can partion ur HD for use otherwise ur gonna haf to borrow the disk frm a friend of find the ISO or just the prog on the internet.


o and this is all assuming that ur using a desktop and not a laptop...if ur using a laptop sry ur on ur own ;_;

Answer 6

go to 4allmemory.com best deal anywhere on memory and they have a configulator that will tell you what memory is right for you. that way you can see if the gateway memory will fit the dell. they most likely are interchangeable.

Answer 7

It doesnt matter what computer it is. Open up your computer and there should be some slots and depending on how much memory you have, there should be some chips in a row with some empty slots. They are vertical. Anyways you can take some from your old on and just put it in the slots. You dont need a cd for memory chips.

Answer 8

Well if you dont' know the difference if you system needs a hard drive or memory, talk to a professional at a PC repair place. You would be guarenteed to fry something. I'm a technician and I see it happen all the time (fired systems with someone who doesn't know what they are doing). What are you trying to upgrade? Your hard drive space or your RAM?

Answer 9

Ok....lets start by saying unless the ram is the same type in your other pc it wont work! The first thing you need to do is find out what memory chip your pc uses. You need to consult your mobo manual to find out your specific memory options. If you dont have the manual, go to your computer manufacturers website and download it.

Answer 10

If you do mean hard drive and not ram, you shouldn't bother installing anything, let someone else do it for you. If you are talking about ram, OEM computers are incompatible with most ram, so you'll have to find out what brands it is compatible with.