tomrca Posts: 924 +3 Feb 11, 2007 #1 as i have never seen inside of a laptop, i would like to know, does increasing ram need to be done by a pro?
as i have never seen inside of a laptop, i would like to know, does increasing ram need to be done by a pro?
Tmagic650 Posts: 17,233 +235 Feb 11, 2007 #2 On older laptops you may not be able to increase system RAM at all, mainly due to cost. Newer laptops have memory compartments assessable from underneath the laptop. It is easy to increase memory in these, if you are mechanically inclined
On older laptops you may not be able to increase system RAM at all, mainly due to cost. Newer laptops have memory compartments assessable from underneath the laptop. It is easy to increase memory in these, if you are mechanically inclined
tomrca Posts: 924 +3 Feb 11, 2007 #3 well i don't have any problem in a build and i don't have any problem in using a soldering iron, but from from you say that won't be necessary ?
well i don't have any problem in a build and i don't have any problem in using a soldering iron, but from from you say that won't be necessary ?
Tmagic650 Posts: 17,233 +235 Feb 11, 2007 #4 Yes Tomrca, all you need is a small flat or philips screwdriver. The SODIMMS clip or snap in place
H HSC Posts: 11 +0 Feb 11, 2007 #5 Generic instructions with pictures here but be sure to get the correct type SODIM`s for your laptop they can be very fussy about ram http://www.buycomputermemory.com/installing-laptop-memory.html Cheers HSC
Generic instructions with pictures here but be sure to get the correct type SODIM`s for your laptop they can be very fussy about ram http://www.buycomputermemory.com/installing-laptop-memory.html Cheers HSC
Tmagic650 Posts: 17,233 +235 Feb 11, 2007 #6 That's the procedure HSC. There's no need to disassemble the laptop
tomrca Posts: 924 +3 Feb 12, 2007 #7 thank you gentlemen! that's perfect information and very precise. I'm confident to carry out that ! :wave: :wave: :wave:
thank you gentlemen! that's perfect information and very precise. I'm confident to carry out that ! :wave: :wave: :wave:
Tedster Posts: 5,746 +14 Feb 15, 2007 #8 read the installing ram and troubleshooting guide in the guides forum. Adding RAM to a laptop is especially beneficial as it also increases battery hour life.
read the installing ram and troubleshooting guide in the guides forum. Adding RAM to a laptop is especially beneficial as it also increases battery hour life.