How To Add Memory To A Laptop?

The most common question for those laptop users who save lots of information on their notebooks is How to add memory to a laptop? Laptops being small in shape and size often compromise on their storage space. This is what leads to question and curiosities like how to remove or how to fix the problem?

Solution, really is simpler than what you thought it to be. Its easier than changing the memory of your bulky desktop which has a very complicated network of wires and chips.

To change or add another memory to the laptop, one must know the area where these changes would take place. The area is called the memory unit and is covered by a memory panel. It is located at the base of the Laptop near the battery cavity.

Once you know that your laptop has a memory unit which can be opened by a screwdriver, you just have to arrange one. Otherwise, if there is no access point to the memory panel, only a technician can help you out.

To start the process of adding more memory, switch off the laptop and unplug the power cord. Open the battery panel and pull out the battery from the battery socket with the help of a flat head screwdriver.

Once through with it, move to the memory panel. Now, unscrew the panel and remove it gently. Keep in mind that you are working on one of the most delicate area of the laptop so, be slow and gentle.

Now, look for any vacant slots for memory chip. Usually, there are two slots in every laptop. Many have them in front of each other, else one under the other. Once you locate the vacant slot, make it accessible for maneuvering and align the notches of the memory chip with that of the slot and fix it. In case there are no vacant slots, choose the hard disk you want to remove and do as instructed above.

Screw the panel and switch on the laptop. Now, go to the BIOS and update the changes that you have made. Updating in BIOS is utmost important as it makes the new memory chip compatible. But if you find yourself in a fix then go through the instruction manual for pictorial description.

So, now when you know how to add memory to a laptop, the problem is solved forever. Its a very easy process however a delicate one. If done with a litte care, it doesn't hold any threats to your laptop.