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The average laptop relies on a lot of things in order to perform at its max. Laptop memory is no exception. If you’ve noticed that your laptop is running sluggishly or that error messages about being “out of memory” are becoming more frequent, then it may be time to add more memory to your laptop. Learning how to install laptop memory can save you a trip to the computer shop and the parts and labor fees that come with it.
First, you’ll have to find out what type of memory your laptop uses. Most laptops use DDR-2 memory while the newest laptops currently use DDR-3. It is essential to know which type of memory your laptop uses, as these types are not compatible with one another. In order to find out which type your laptop uses, you may have to consult your owner’s manual or the website of your computer’s manufacturer. There should be some documentation available that tells you which type of memory your laptop uses.
Next, you have to find out the maximum amount of memory your laptop can support. Certain chipsets cannot support more than 4GB of memory, while newer laptops can support up to 16GB of memory. Not only is the maximum amount of memory influenced by how many memory slots there are in a laptop (which is only two in most cases), but also by certain hardware limitations. To find out if this applies to your laptop, consult your owner’s manual.
Installing the laptop memory is an easy task in most cases, since the installation only requires opening a small port in the underside of the laptop. Most laptops have a dedicated port for adding and removing memory from the laptop. Many older laptops require the removal of the entire plastic underside or in rare cases, the keyboard. Removing the memory only involves retracting a couple of retaining springs in most cases, with the installation of the memory being just as easy.
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∙ 10y agoA person can add more RAM slots to their computer by purchasing a new motherboard. The increase in RAM slots will allow the computer to run much faster when memory is installed.
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∙ 12y agoThis depends on what kind of computer you have. On my computer, you just get a system update.
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∙ 12y agowith a USB or an external memory drive.
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How do you add more gb to your laptop?
Depends..... Are you talking about Memory, Speed, a Hard drive or what. Need more info.
How do you add memory to your thinkpad R50e laptop?
buy a memory expansion pack
Can I upgrade my laptop notebook memory?
It depends on the type of laptop you have. It is possible to upgrade the memory on most notebooks. It's also possible to add external memory.
Where is the memory for a laptop computer?
Inside, you have to open it to see it. You can buy more memory for your laptop at the local computer store.
Can you add a new video card to a laptop?
Very hard to do. Video memory is USUALLY built into the mother board. You can add SYSTEM memory and this will help with the video. VidTec
What are the benefits of having a greater laptop notebook memory?
If your laptop or notebook has more memory, then this means your laptop or notebook can store more information on it. It also means that it will be faster in processing your requests regarding certain software as there is more space for it.
What is dimm-ct ram?
Dimm-ct ram is a portable memory device that you can add to any laptop computer. Adding this to your laptop will increase the memory and storage and it comes in many different sizes.
If I have a laptop with 400mhz memory can I get an upgrade that gives me more?
You can get memory with more capacity, but your motherboard probably doesn't accept faster memory (533 or 667 memory).
Can laptop graphics memory be converted to dedicated memory from shared memory of RAM?
dedicated memory is memory which is only connected to the GPU. changing shared memory to dedicated memory would involve rewiring the laptop, which would be far more expensive and far more effort than buying dozens of laptops with dedicated memory.
Can I add memory to a notebook computer?
Many notebooks are designed to easily add memory to. Often the keyboard will lift out, there will be a hidden compartment inside the battery compartment or there will be a removable panel somewhere. If none of these are provided it's best to take your laptop to a professional to add money as it can be very difficult to reassemble a laptop computer.
What are the disadvantages to installing cheap laptop memory?
Using cheap laptop memory can result in a total shut down of your laptop. While it is a pretty cheap fix it can cost more to have it diagnosed at a repair shop.
Why is laptop memory substantially more expensive than desktop memory?
The technology behind making SO-DIMM memory is more expensive than their Desktop counterparts DIMM memory
