How to Install Memory - Installing Desktop and Laptop Memory RAM

Need to speed up your computer? Does your computer slow down when working with large files or many programs at once? One of the fastest and easiest ways to speed up the computer is to install more memory. The information below will walk you through the process of increasing the computers speed.

How to install Memory for a Desktop System:

Step A:

1. Turn off the computer and pull the power cable from the CPU (or the outlet)
2. Ground yourself (touch a metal surface or use a Anti-Static Grounding Discharge Kit)
3. Remove the computer case cover (screwdriver maybe needed)
4. Locate your empty slot(s)

Step B:

1. Carefully remove your new memory from the package (please make sure you have the correct pin and type of memory before attempting to insert)
2. Unfasten the "Clips" from both ends of the memory slot
3. Line up the "gap" on the memory module with the corresponding slot in the CPU
4. Slide the new memory aligned evenly into the slot (some require it to be inserted on a slight angle and pushed straight) using equal pressure. You should hear a snap when the pins clip it in. (Do Not Force!)
5. Repeat for additional memory modules

Step C:

1. Replace the computer cover and secure it
2. Plug the power cable back in
3. Restart system

Step D:

1. Verifying the new memory (Right Click "My Computer," select "Properties" and you will see the amount of RAM under the heading "Computer")

If removing or replacing memory

Complete Step 1,

1. Unfasten the "Clips"
2. Pull out the old Memory module
3. Continue with Step 2

How to install Memory for a Laptop:

Refer to the above steps and apply these steps.

1. Also remove battery
2. Locate the memory bay it is usally located on the underside of the laptop, you will have to unscrew the memory cover (Some are located under the keyboard, please refer to the manual)
3. Tilt the memory at a 30 to 45 degree angle and align the slot up and press into place
4. Screw the cover back into place and enjoy.

Please be careful as not to pull, push, and disconnect any of the other components of the system as you may damage the computer. If you do not feel comfortable ask someone who is capable.

*Note some systems may require you to install the memory in pairs, certain order, and of the same capacity.