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Introduction
A RAM’s purpose is to store the short-term data that a PC requires to operate correctly, so having an updated RAM will help optimize your computer.
Here’s an article on why having better RAM is important.
Be careful with the electronic parts and RAM because they are delicate and could break.
Before beginning, make sure to power off your computer entirely and disconnect from any external power source. This is critical because if you do not do this, you can harm your computer and even yourself.
What you need
Step 1
RAM
- Before doing anything, you must be sure that the computer itself is off so no damage or loss of data can be made to the computer.
- Turn the computer around and turn the power switch from “I” (on) to “O” (off).
- Remove the power cable from its outlet and disconnect any peripherals (microphone, webcam, etc.).
Before doing anything, you must be sure that the computer itself is off so no damage or loss of data can be made to the computer.
Turn the computer around and turn the power switch from “I” (on) to “O” (off).
Remove the power cable from its outlet and disconnect any peripherals (microphone, webcam, etc.).
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Step 2
- Place the computer upside down on a table.
- Remove the screws holding the plate with a screwdriver.
- Slide the plate from right to left to open the computer and see its machinery.
- Place the plate somewhere else to keep the area clear, and set the computer down on its side, where the open side is up for you to work.
- From here on out, you should have your flashlight to shine a light on your computer so you can see the hardware.
Place the computer upside down on a table.
Remove the screws holding the plate with a screwdriver.
Slide the plate from right to left to open the computer and see its machinery.
Place the plate somewhere else to keep the area clear, and set the computer down on its side, where the open side is up for you to work.
From here on out, you should have your flashlight to shine a light on your computer so you can see the hardware.
Step 3
- Open the latches in front of the RAM using two fingers.
- Place two fingers and your thumb down in the middle of the RAM stick and remove it carefully and slowly.
- Repeat this step for both RAM sticks.
Open the latches in front of the RAM using two fingers.
Place two fingers and your thumb down in the middle of the RAM stick and remove it carefully and slowly.
Repeat this step for both RAM sticks.
Step 4
- Line up the middle gap in the new RAM stick with the notch in the computer.
- Push the stick down to insert the RAM into its place.
- When properly inserted, you will hear a click and the latch will automatically close to hold the RAM stick in place.
- Repeat this step for the second stick.
- When inserting the RAM, do not push down too hard. Considering the sticks are fragile, too much force can break the RAM stick.
Line up the middle gap in the new RAM stick with the notch in the computer.
Push the stick down to insert the RAM into its place.
When properly inserted, you will hear a click and the latch will automatically close to hold the RAM stick in place.
Repeat this step for the second stick.
When inserting the RAM, do not push down too hard. Considering the sticks are fragile, too much force can break the RAM stick.
Step 5
- Slide the plate back onto the computer from the left until it clicks.
- Tighten the screws back onto the plate with the screwdriver.
- Before reinserting the power cable and turning the power switch on, insert any other removed wires.
- Place the power cable back in its outlet.
- Turn the power switch on.
Slide the plate back onto the computer from the left until it clicks.
Tighten the screws back onto the plate with the screwdriver.
Before reinserting the power cable and turning the power switch on, insert any other removed wires.
Place the power cable back in its outlet.
Turn the power switch on.
Step 6
- To confirm the RAM sticks are properly working, turn the computer on and let it boot up.
- Click on the search button in the lower-left corner of your monitor screen.
- Search for “System Information,” then click on it.
- In the “Find what:” search bar, type “RAM,” and press enter.
- You will see that your new RAM is installed correctly and working, making it a successful switching of parts!
To confirm the RAM sticks are properly working, turn the computer on and let it boot up.
Click on the search button in the lower-left corner of your monitor screen.
Search for “System Information,” then click on it.
In the “Find what:” search bar, type “RAM,” and press enter.
You will see that your new RAM is installed correctly and working, making it a successful switching of parts!
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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