To increase the performance factor of your computer, it needs to be updated from time to time. One such device that needs updating is RAM. Today, the choice of hardware is simply huge, so you can easily choose the memory bar that best suits your computer.
Necessary
- - computer or laptop;
- - RAM strips;
- - Everest Ultimate Edition software.
Instructions
Step 1
Immediately I would like to draw your attention to the fact that replacing or adding RAM carries a certain danger - working with electrical devices. Therefore, any operation to integrate devices into the case of the system unit of a computer or laptop should begin with a complete de-energization.
Step 2
Before choosing RAM in a store or on the radio market, you need to find out the type and its characteristics. In the case of a laptop, it is enough to use the testing program, which will give all the characteristics of this device. Laptops are designed in such a way that the technical parameters of the new memory strip should not deviate much from the same parameters of the new memory strip.
Step 3
When replacing memory sticks for a stationary computer, you should rely on the specifications of the motherboard. Each generation of motherboards supports all kinds of memory created before the release of the motherboard itself. Use Everest Ultimate Edition to determine the characteristics of your motherboard and RAM.
Step 4
Install the utility and run it by double-clicking the left mouse button on the program shortcut. In the window that opens, go to the "Menu" section and select the "System board" item. Select "RAM" in the list of devices. The data on the installed memory will be displayed in the right part of the window. Print this data or write down the frequency of the system bus (memory) and the manufacturer's name on a blank sheet of paper.
Step 5
The computer store can find the right model for you. Most motherboards support the dual-channel memory function, so it is better to purchase two smaller strips than one larger one.
Step 6
Before mounting the RAM strips, you must turn off the power to your computer or laptop. It is advisable to unplug the cable from the system unit from the socket or disconnect only the pilot. If the power supply has a switch, use it - it also allows you to cut off the current.
Step 7
Open the side cover of the system unit. If necessary, unscrew the fastening screws with a “+” screwdriver. Remove the already installed memory stick and install a new one. Close the lid of the system unit, connect the power and press the Power button on the system unit to turn on the computer.
Step 8
For a laptop, the procedure is slightly different. You should de-energize it, don't forget about the battery. Turn the laptop over and remove the battery (battery).
Step 9
Unscrew the fixing screws and remove the bottom cover. Gently press a thin object on the RAM holder, slide it slightly to the side (the memory bar should automatically rise under the force of the spring). Replace the old RAM with a new strip.
Step 10
Place the bottom cover on the laptop and tighten the mounting screws. Insert the battery, reconnect the power, and turn on the laptop to check if the installed memory is working properly.
Step 11
After loading the operating system, open the "System Properties" applet: right-click on the "My Computer" icon and select "Properties". At the bottom of the window that opens, view information about the installed hardware. Compare the amount of RAM indicated in this window and the real value of the amount that you set. If everything fits together, then the installation went smoothly and everything was done correctly.
