I'm a novice and nervous about trying it myself.
2007-06-21 02:56:32 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Add-ons
I totally understand being nervous about it. If you have never opened up your pc case and can afford to have it done by a professional, then I suggest you go to the professional. I will tell you this, though. If you decide to do it yourself, do your homework. Go to your vendor's site and make sure you know exactly what kind of ram to order, look at pictures of your particular brand of pc (on the inside), get an anti-static wrist band, and follow the directions to a tee. I am in my 60s and have done several 'under-the-hood' change outs including ram. If I can, anybody can. Increasing ram really enhances your pc.
2007-06-21 03:06:53 · answer #1 · answered by jkg 2 · 40⤊ 11⤋
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2016-10-18 06:02:29 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The link below describes and has diagrams for installing RAM. The content is a bit old but applies to modern memory chips too.
As others said, installing RAM is a fairly easy tasks but until you do it once it can be scary. Computer components are sensitive to static electricity but with a few precautions swapping out memory is easy.
- Purchase the proper memory for your motherboard. If this is a vendor built system (i.e. Dell, HP, Gateway, etc...) you can find the info generally on the vendor website. If a lesser known brand or a home built system you may need to open the case to verify the motherboard.
- Prepare your work area. You may need to lay your case down if it is a tower case (probably the more common case style). Preferably, try to work on a non-carpeted area. You can work on a carpeted area but touch something metalic to discharge any built up static electricy and avoid moving around (sliding on the carpet).
- Open the new memory package and lay the memory on the anti-static bag that it came in.
- Disconnect the power chord from the PC.
- Open the case.
- Locate the current memory module. If replacing the existing memory, remove the current module by pressing the clips on both sides of the memory module downward. This will "eject" the memory.
- Notice the notch in the memory slots. The new memory will need to be oriented to match the notch location (memory only fits in one way).
- Place the memory in the slot. This does not require any great amount of force. While pressing the memory into the slot you may find it easier to lightly pull the memory clips upward to assist in installing the memory.
Boot up the system and you are good to go.
2007-06-21 03:14:17 · answer #3 · answered by Jim Maryland 7 · 13⤊ 5⤋
If you could put a credit card into an ATM you can install memory. Just find the slots, line the small cutout section on the chip with the raised area in the slot, and insert. May take some force, but not a whole lot. If it really doesn't want to go in, trying flipping it.
2007-06-21 03:01:43 · answer #4 · answered by therealchuckbales 5 · 2⤊ 4⤋
RAM is actually very easy to install. Make sure the computer is off and you are grounded so no static electricity is present. Open the clips and take the RAM stick and put it in the slot (it's keyed so it only goes in one way)...push down so that the clips on either side lock on the the stick.
2007-06-21 02:59:53 · answer #5 · answered by Yoi_55 7 · 8⤊ 2⤋
They charge you an arm and a leg to do stuff like that. It is very simple. You just need to shut down and unplug your computer. Set it on a table. Make sure you aren't on a carpeted floor. IF you are and even if you aren't touch a piece of metal on the outside of the machine so that you don't fry a piece of hardware. Look where the other pieces of RAM are and just replaced them. If it doesn't go in right it might be backwards.
2007-06-21 03:00:03 · answer #6 · answered by Gootshall 2 · 9⤊ 2⤋
I would do it myself, it's a very easy procedure and as long as you do it safely and have the correct memory for your computer it's a piece of cake
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2007-06-21 03:00:34 · answer #7 · answered by techchick 7 · 6⤊ 2⤋
No, it's easy to do and won't cost you a penny.
I assume you are talking about RAM? It's just a chip with 2 clips.
2007-06-21 02:59:44 · answer #8 · answered by Dan 3 · 6⤊ 3⤋
It is easy to do it your self if you buy the right ram.
2007-06-21 03:08:22 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 12⤋
if u want install a 1giga RAM best way is 2 * 512 dual pack
install in the same color in ur motherboard(depend on MB brand is different)
2007-06-21 03:01:38 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 16⤋