Upgrading the laptop memory is necessary if you want a faster performance from your laptop.
Sometimes the existing memory might not be spacious enough to handle demanding tasks.
Upgrading your laptop's memory is quite simple and can be done by yourself.
However, there are certain things you need to take care of, which we'll discuss during the course of this article.
In-case you are sceptical about the whole idea of opening out your laptop parts, you can as well hire a professional to do it for you.
Things to take care of:- * First find out if your laptop can support additional memory.
Also check how much memory is already installed in the device.
The maximum memory of your laptop will be mentioned in the manuals that accompanied the laptop.
Some manufacturers store a .
pdf file copy of these manuals on your hard drive as well.
You might find instructions for upgrading the laptop memory among these manuals too.
* If your laptop can support additional memory, then you can buy the memory module (either online or a retail store).
Ensure that this memory module is compliant with your laptop (the size, the number of pins, the capacity).
Some online sites give you a list of memory modules that will be compatible with your laptop.
You might only be required to enter your laptop model number.
* Once you get your memory module, you can go about fitting it into your laptop.
Another important precaution you need to take here is - keeping your memory module safe from static electricity.
Before touching the memory module, you can touch some metal part, like the door-knob, to discharge any static electricity that you might have accumulated.
Upgrade Laptop Memory:- 1.
Shut down and unplug your laptop.
2.
Remove the battery panel.
Note that, some laptops might have the memory flap on the outside itself.
You will not need to remove the battery in this case.
Then again, some laptops, might need you to remove certain other components as well, before reaching the memory location.
You should find instructions for these in the manuals.
However, the most general case, requires you to remove the battery panel.
3.
You should find the memory flap below this.
You will need appropriate tools for unscrewing and removing the flap.
4.
Carefully place the memory module in the additional slot available for memory upgrading.
If there is no additional slot, you might need to replace the existing lower capacity module with a higher capacity one.
Ensure that the pins are properly aligned.
Apply steady force to push it firmly into place.
5.
Replace the flap and the battery panel.
6.
Start up your laptop.
It should be able to detect the additional memory.
If it is not doing so, you might have not inserted the module properly.
You might have to redo the whole process, to fix this.
The laptop will not recognise the additional memory even when an incompatible module is used.