If you’re thinking about upgrading the RAM of your system, then let us tell you that it is not a hardware component like a mouse or keyboard, which can be upgraded just by considering very few factors. Before upgrading the RAM, know whether you actually need it or not.
Is your RAM not able to hold too many processes, simultaneously? Are you a kind of user, who likes to play movies and games parallely? If the answer to these questions is a ‘yes’, then you can go for a RAM.
Upgrading RAM is a daunting task, which needs the user to be well knowledged, before starting with the job of upgradation. You need to carefully understand every aspect, before buying one. So, here are certain things that need to be followed to have a successful upgrade.
First of all, check the motherboard’s manual to know the kind of RAM that your system can support. For example, certain motherboards need DDR266 that support RAM upto 8 GB and others may support less or more than that. If you do not have the manual to check that out, go to the manufacturer’s website to find it out.
Once you know the kind of RAM that has to be bought, you can purchase the right RAM, either from a physical store or an online store. Choose the place to buy, whichever provides you a comfortable price. However, do not make any compromise with the kind of RAM, as the wrong one may damage the chip and yet worse scenario would be damaging the motherboard.
Get started with the installation of new RAM!
- Turn down the system and unplug the cable from the power source. Unscrew the panel and remove it from the desktop.
- Locate the RAM slot. Generally, you will find the RAM slot next to the DVD drive or hard drive. In any case, it will be positioned on the right side of motherboard.
- Once the RAM slot is located, you need to remove the existing chip to replace it with the new one. To do so, press down the levers on each side and the current chip will pop out, which can be easily removed.
- Slide down the new RAM chip softly. Once it is positioned well, it has to be gently pushed down and a click sound will ensure the proper placement of the RAM.
- Fix back the panel to the desktop and ensure that it is fixed properly, before turning on the system.
- Now, you can go ahead with the turning on and booting of your desktop. It is not an easy procedure in a laptop, though. The compact design and build of a laptop makes it quite risky for the user to upgrade the RAM. It is advised that you call over a technician for the upgrade, if you’re not confident enough.