Upgrade your Laptop RAM

Just a simple Video showing how to upgrade your RAM for your Laptop.

CPU -Z utillity is available from : www.cpuid.com

Before you start you want to check how much RAM your Laptop 'supports' as this is the limit of how much RAM you are able to install.

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[AshleyM300]

Yes you need to know, what type of RAM you need for your laptop. If its a newish one it could be a DDR 2 type. But you had best check either by removing one & checking it. Or by using a program like CPUZ & checking the memory info part.

Also make sure you get Laptop RAM known as 'SO-DIMM' when you order, as there are desktop & laptop vesions.

[cobolt13]

*the price*

[AshleyM300]

price can vary on how much the RAM cost, different brands cost more than others. There are some budget versions though which are really cheap & good value. (as used here)

There are also some un-branded versions which can be even cheaper but they might not be any good, it can be a lottery with the un-branded modules if you know what brand the actual chips are & there good its fine, some else has just put the chips on one of there boards.

I say go for a budget branded module for a laptop.

[calmtechcoach]

thanks Ashley I'll send this link to a client of mine who needs help.

[AshleyM300]

that's fine, glad it was of help to you

[AshleyM300]

Also bare in mind 32-bit operating systems can only make use of 3.2 / 3.5 GB of RAM (depending on some motherboards having a work around to get 3.5 GB), even though it detects the 4 GB of RAM.

64-bit versions of windows are able to make full use of 4 GB & more.

[fpschipmonk]

im a newbie at the computer/laptop so how is the ram could u just buy one then install it done or do you have to have a certain type for your laptop

[cobolt13]

this is for my old pc how mutch is 1gb?

[Sarumanza10]

Awesome video Ash! Very helpful, I can't wait to stick a couple gigs in my lappy :)