My Laptop Is In Need of More Ram(Memory) How Do I Upgrade?

 Hello laptop users

Last time we touched on how  to troubleshoot and fix a laptop battery. Today we  have this question: My laptop is in need of more RAM. How do I upgrade? Basically we are going to learn how to add more memory to an already slow laptop.

Anytime a laptop is crawling like a turtle or you have tons of brows sessions open, it can only mean one thing:It's time to give your RAM an upgrade. Once your laptop starts running out ofn physical memory  it starts transferring data to your hard disk which is just as slow as the ram itself. And by the way not all laptops give you free access to the RAM. But I'll show you how to to  upgrade your memory. Here is how. First:

Check How Much Memory Your Laptop is  Utilizing 

Got to Windows Task Manager and check how much memory your laptop is utilizing. Next click  on hte "Performance" option and  see how much memory is beingconsumed out of the total memory available. The Task manager should also show you how many physical memory slots are  available ro be filled.

For information click on the Resource Monitor at the bottom of the Task Manager and look for the memory tab. If the data says you are close to over the limit, you need to add more memory.

Touch Metal Surface To Avoid Electro-static Discharge

Before you start working on your memory modules make sure you touch all metall surfaces  to avoid deadly electrostatic discharge. This discharge is generated from the body which can cause irreparable damage to your laptop.

After that:

Remove and Replace Memory

Since all the memory slots are already full pull out the current memory modules and replace them with new ones. To remove the module, push apart the pins holding the memory module. When you do that the memory module pops up at an angle.  You then hold the module by the edges with both fingers and lift the module out.

Last but not least

Install Laptop Memory Modules

Finally insert the  new memory modules into the open slots at a a 45 degree angle. Apply reasonable pressure to push the modules into their open slots. When you hear a click and  snap by the modules push the module back hard until they are installed flat and level and the clips are holding them tightly.

There you have it! Your memory modules are nicely installed. So turn your laptop on and head to your Task Manager. to verify that your mew memory is reflecting. has been added. 

Have fun with your upgraded memory.

If you are looking to upgrade your laptop memory you can purchase laptop memory modules at Amazon. Just make sure the parts are the exact parts recommended by your manufacturer.

For more information on upgrading laptop memory  look up Pump up Your Laptop Memory

That's a wrap for  How Do I Troubleshoot and Fix My Laptop Battery?" Next time we'll touch on how to  replace hard disks

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