How to Increase Laptop Memory

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Discover how much memory you already have in your laptop by right clicking on "computer" or "my computer" (depending on OS version) and selecting properties.

   You can also click the start button > control panel > system, and the same screen will come up.
   
   Under the second section called "system" you will see how much installed memory (ram) is in your machine.
   
   Make a note of this.
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   Step 2: Use software by a company with a free utility that determines what kind and how much ram you have as well as how much the maximum your machine can hold physically.

   The results tell you the kind of memory that is installed by model, style and memory size in each memory bank and then suggests your options and some pricing information. ,, Check your laptop's documentation for the compartment that holds your ram modules, typically a small access panel that is screwed shut with 1 or 2 screws on the bottom of your laptop. ,,, Open these before you attempt to pull the existing modules out (if any are to be removed). ,,,,,,,
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   Step 3: Now that you are armed with the information you need

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   Step 4: proceed to purchase memory from your favorite retailer or order from online.

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   Step 5: Once you have your new memory modules in hand

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   Step 6: you can add

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   Step 7: or replace

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   Step 8: your memory modules by opening the memory compartment on the bottom of your laptop.

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   Step 9: Turn off your laptop and unplug from power source and remove battery.

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    Step 10: Remove memory access panel.

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    Step 11: Memory modules are held into place by spring or wedge style clamps on each side of the modules.

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    Step 12: Carefully line the new modules up to their slot as accurately as possible for the gold fingers on the module to match and slide easily into the slotted connector.

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    Step 13: Securely clamp your modules in place with the existing clamps.

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    Step 14: Close and secure the memory access panel.

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    Step 15: Reinstall the battery.

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    Step 16: Plug in and turn on laptop.

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    Step 17: Your computer will automatically recognize and utilize the new memory installed.

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    Step 18: Click on start button > control panel > system

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    Step 19: and verify the new memory is recognized and identified properly.

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