I am looking at buying a 40 gig laptop but I really want 80 gig in it and the RAM is only 512MB want 1024MB.
2006-12-07 03:21:37 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Laptops & Notebooks
Greetings!
First off with the changes made in hardware 40 gig is plenty. Going larger will actually slow the machine down.
The hard drive should be the fastest at 7200 RPM's.
Now if you really need gigs and gigs of storage use usb flash drives, or an external hard drive. This way you don't lose performance.
The RAM can easily be upgraded to 1024 by adding another stick of 512.
All this you can do yourself. Simply remove the cover and press the ram into place there will be a clip at the top and bottom when the ram is set it will snap into a locked position. Before inserting the ram look at the contacts and where the ram will fit and you will see how it must go in.
The hard drive has a power cord, and strap which pull right out. The frame has a couple of screws or metal release which lets it slide out.
That all you have to do.
Good Luck
2006-12-07 03:28:18 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's quite a bit harder than in a desktop computer.
It also depends on how the laptop is built.
For the RAM, usually the laptop will have a free slot, and so you can simply buy a new RAM stick and pop it in. If it doesn't, you'll have to take out the old stick. The hardest part here is getting the right kind of RAM - laptop RAM is extremely specific, and if you get the wrong kind, your computer won't even start.
For the hard drive - you can replace the drive relatively easily too, it requires taking your laptop almost completely apart, but it's doable. You'll lose all your software, of course, since it will be on the old drive. You'll have to partition and format the hard drive, install an operating system (like Windows XP), install all your programs, etc. It will take you some time.
It would probably be better if you simply bought a computer with the specs you want in the first place.
2006-12-07 03:27:34 · answer #2 · answered by Che jrw 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If this is a new computer you're buying you may invalidate you warrantee buy making those changes. If it is not new it is in most cases not to difficult as long and you follow all instructions and the new hardware is compatible. That said, when you're buying your new hardware also buy a static band for your wrist and follow the instructions on how to wear it. That two or three dollar investment may save your computer.
2006-12-07 03:34:25 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i do not imagine this is conceivable to advance the CPU on a pc.. i do not even understand no matter if that is plausible to open it without breaking it. And yeah, the computer ought to bigger frequently than now not overheat by way of the truth the laptops have very small followers to commence with - an so a lot more advantageous robust CPU, presented that that is installable, ought to likely overheat the computer.
2016-11-30 06:32:39 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have the do everything through the manufacturer of the computer. That the thing sucks about buying laptops. You may as well order it with the spec you want because it will cost you more later.
2006-12-07 03:26:59 · answer #5 · answered by Bruce__MA 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Upgrading the components isnt to difficult. Most laptops only require you to remove one screw for the harddrive and one for the memory door. Make sure that your laptop is capable of supporting these upgrades. If it is new you shouldn't have any problems. Good Luck.
2006-12-07 03:25:46 · answer #6 · answered by RayRay 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Find the manufactor of the computer on the web and get the specs for the RAM. It is generally inexpensive to upgrade.
John
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2006-12-07 03:24:06 · answer #7 · answered by A+ Certified Professional 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
couple of screwws angd your done
2006-12-07 04:07:52 · answer #8 · answered by dustin w 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋