Just a few years ago, it was very expensive to purchase RAM if you wanted to upgrade your computer. Now days RAM modules are very inexpensive and they’re also easy to install. If you would like to upgrade your computer and make it perform better, you should install a 1 GB RAM module. This article will show you how.
Before you can install of RAM module in your computer, you’ll need to purchase one. Before you can purchase one, you’ll need to find out exactly what type of RAM your computer needs. It’s not as simple as walking into a computer store in saying, I need a RAM module for a particular brand of computer. You will need to specify whether you need a 1 GB DDR1 RAM module or a 1 GB DDR2 RAM module. To make sure that you purchase a RAM module that will work smoothly with your existing RAM, I would remove one of the old modules and make a note of the model numbers that are printed on it.
After you get the RAM module, installing it doesn’t take very long at all. Before you get started it’s really important that you unplug the computer to prevent yourself from receiving an electrical shock. Then, remove the access panel and gain access to the inside of the computer. Then, discharge any damaging static electricity that you may have build up in your body by touching the something that is metal in the computer.
The next step is to remove the RAM module from the anti static protective packaging. Be very careful when you open the package and only handle the RAM module by the edges. Next, inspect the RAM modules that are in the computer so you can see how they are oriented. Then, simply insert the new RAM module next to the other modules. You’ll know when it’s seated because the retaining clips will snap closed on the ends of the RAM module. Now, put the access panel back on and your finished.
Tags: 1 GB DDR1 RAM, 1 GB DDR2 RAM