Computer Hardware Basics : How to Install RAM on a Desktop Computer

Installing RAM on a desktop computer is a very simple process once the right type of RAM is determined. Learn how to pop off the old RAM and install the new RAM with the guidance of a computer hardware professional in this free video on computer hardware basics.

Expert: Ron Chase
Contact: www.paurumpauction.com
Bio: Ron Chase has been in the computer industry for nearly two decades and is a certified Microsoft Network Engineer and owner of PahrumpAuctions.com.
Filmmaker: Lew Gitlin

Category:

Science & Technology

Tags:

• computers
• hardware
• hard drives
• webcams
• RAM
• printers
• partitions
• fax machines
• projectors
• computer hardware
• computer hardware installation
• computer peripherals

[Surveylol]

Do i really need to run memory test after installing?

[antonisjoin99]

thnx man

[knipknipVI]

loool the way your hand was in the way for all of that...

[SuperWhatsupguy]

@j11k00 you need to have the right type ../ should have the right types of memory

[j11k00]

So if i already have one 512mb memory in one slot and add a new 2gb memory to next slot nothing horrible will happen?

[osmodivs]

He did'nt say NOT to insert them in pairs, I did that and my 2GB memory stick burned!!

Well, just the hologram sticker. it is still working.

[predeturd]

a hard drive is volatile? i guess thats why its called non-volatile storage then, IDIOT!

[moreygain3]

'Up and Down' apply here because he's working on this computer in the upright position, not laid down flat.

[ballybunion9]

"press up and down and the RAM will pop off"

How do you press something up when it's below you?