RAM Memory?

Question

I want to upgrade my P.C to 1gb RAM. How easy are they to put into your computer?

Answer 1

simple as long as you know which one to get. it snaps right in. dont push to hard some motherboards you have to work it in. just push them in for the two support plasting prongs click in to the slops on each side of the memory stick.

Answer 2

Memory chips are usually on a small circuit board that snaps into place in a designated slot on your motherboard. They are typically very easy to install and remove.

The problem is making sure that you get the right memory for your board. There are various configurations out there and the memory comes in different sizes (from 256MB to 4GB or more) and different speeds.

What you may want to do is open the cover on your PC and locate the memory chips on your motherboard. You can do this quickly if you have a manual that came with the PC, as it usually shows the location of memory on the board. If not, look for any small circuit boards that are about 1" high by 3" long sitting perpendicular to the motherboard.

Make sure that you have discharged any static electricity by touching the metal case of the PC BEFORE touching ANY components. If you have a static discharge mat, you shoul use it. If you do not have one, you can make a simple one by taking a piece of flexible wire and wrap the exposed wire on your wrist, then tie the other exposed end to a screw hole on the metal case (NOT the power plug!!! the case will simply act as a ground...you don't want to fry yourself! If you are not sure what I mean, do a google search on "static discharge mats")

You can remove the memory by pressing outward on the two metal clips on each end, pushing the memory chip out of the two little holes, then lifting upward and out.

Take a look at the memory chip and write down the part number on either the board or one of the memory chips. Using that part number, you should be able to find out the memory speed and size. It is often written like "80-1024" which means 80 nanosecond speed and the size is 1GB (1024 MB).

Re-insert the memory in reverse of how you took it out. Slide it in slightly tilted away from the two plastic prongs, push down so that it is seated far enough and then click it in place by altering the tilt so it is back to 90 degrees vertical again.

Another thing to keep in mind is the bank schema of the memory. Some motherboards will let you put one chipset in of 1GB in a slot, while some boards require that the the chipsets be inserted in pairs (meaning that you need two 512MB memory chipsets to get the 1GB memory in there...)

If you are planning to keep your old memory and use it along with the new one (if there are enough slots) then make sure that you buy the same speed so you are less likely to see unexplained crashes and Windows "Blue screen of death". If you are replacing the chips, then you can check the manual for the motherboard and see what speeds are allowed on the board.....keep in mind that changing the memory speed may mean having to change a DIP switch setting on the motherboard.

Answer 3

REAL easy. Just make sure you get the proper RAM for your motherboard. Line up the new RAM in an empty slot (it will only go in one way), and gently put firmly press the RAM into position until the locks at either end snap over your new RAM. Be sure you're wearing an anti-static strap or touch the power supply before doing this. I would also recommend that the PC be turned OFF.

Answer 4

It's as easy as taking the metal sheath off and pushing it into the correct slot. Since I'm assuming you're buying the RAM from Bestbuy or Circuit City they will put it in for you. Take the computer in to the store and go to the Circuit City PC tech or the Geek Squad in Best Buy and say "I want to upgrade to a gig of RAM. They'll go find it and either put it in for a small fee or put it in for free (I forget which).

I recommend you have them put it in since you don't sound like you know how to do that.

Answer 5

Very easy. (Just be sure to get rid of static) If you have a desktop just open up the back and plug it in. If you have a laptop just open up the bottom and put it it. Just be sure that you have the right type of RAM. You can usally find the right type by going to the computer manufacturer's website.

Answer 6

It's as easy as opening your case, and pushing another stick of ram in an available slot.

And don't let anyone talk you into taking it to a shop that'll charge you 50 bucks for something you can do in 2 minutes.

Answer 7

when you open your computer you will find 2 may4 memory slots take the old ones out make sure you open the thumb slots at sides to remove old ones slot new ones in making sure you have lined the gaps at the bottom of cards with the small bridge in the card holder install you must take smaller ones out as they will be the master

Answer 8

Vey easy it is just a matter of pushing it gently into the slot provided,making sure that the clips holding it are in place

Answer 9

It will depend on if you mobo can support 1gig, you will need to find out what memory is being used, (sdram, ddr, etc etc), what memory slots are available, what the max each slot can take, fitting them is quite easy they are just held in place with plastic retainers which you flip upwards/downwards, to release the memory. fitting is just the reverse.you will also need to find out what your current memory is rated at speed wise, normally a little sticker on your memory will tell you what it is running at.

Answer 10

Easypeasy, but first go to www.crucial.com for a free rundown of your specific machine and recommendations about RAM.

When you go to do it, make sure the power's off and let the machine settle for a few minutes, then earth yourself to dissipate static before handling the RAM chips