How to Upgrade a Computer's RAM

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: On the side panel of your computer there are going to be a couple of screws.

   Remove these with a screwdriver.
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   Step 2: After removing the screws

   This differs depends of the type of case you have but in most cases you will slide it in a direction. , There should be a lot of cables, various drives and a motherboard.
   
   The motherboard is easily identified as it has the most things attached to it.,, Generally there are going to be 2 of them.
   
   They have jagged teeth at the end of them that holds the RAM in place.
   
   You will see your current RAM attached to it. , There should be a decent bit of force applied before the teeth come apart. ,, All modern computers use DDR(dual data rate) RAM.
   
   Find out whether your computer supports DDR1, DDR2 or DDR3.
   
   If you put the wrong type of RAM in, it won't work. ,,,
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   Step 3: slide the cover panel off.

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   Step 4: Take a look in your computer.

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   Step 5: Put on the protective wrist strap.

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   Step 6: Look for something called a DIMM slot.

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   Step 7: Pull apart the two teeth to release the RAM.

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   Step 8: Slide the RAM out of the DIMM slot

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   Step 9: Before insert your new RAM make sure you have the correct Type.

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    Step 10: Insert the new RAM in the DIMM slot with the teeth aligned correctly.

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    Step 11: Close the teeth off so the RAM is secured in place

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    Step 12: Close the computer panel and screw the screws in place.

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