How To Change Laptop MemorySo you are the next one to be hit by the How to change laptop memory? bug. Oh! I completely understand your concern. After all one can't get every thing on a single platter. Laptops definitely provide you the mobility thus replacing the desktops at a very fast pace but due to their miniature size they have to compromise on the memory space. Most of us find the memory space too less to be of any use. So, we think of adding more memory and thats where the How to change laptop memory bug catches us. In totality, changing the laptop's memory is as easy as changing the battery of a remote control. Simple take out and put in concept. However, the machine being a bit delicate one, a knack of care is a prerequisite to change the memory. First switch off the laptop and take off the power plug. Now, go to the battery panel and remove the screw of the panel and keep both of them at a safe place. Take out the battery with a flat head screwdriver rather than your hands (Believe me this is going to save at least two minutes of your time.) Now locate the memory access panel. It should be near the battery panel. If it is not there then you will have to take the help of a technician. Take help of the instruction manual of your laptop to locate the access panel. Once you have got there, follow these instructions: Unscrew the panel and keep it at a safe place along with the screw. A mini tool kit can be really handy in this case as it contains instruments of great help and small size. Now you will see a few memory chips depending on the configuration of your laptop. Look for the vacant slots. Get your new memory chip and align the notches of it with those of the slot and insert it. There could be two kinds of slots: The first one is a permanent and immovable slot like a fixed slider. In this case just slide in the memory chip carefully. The next slot is the one vertically movable. In this case, lift the slot to an angle of 45 degree and slide in the chip with the notches aligned with those of the slot. Once the chip is set, put back the panel and screw it. Put the battery back in the socket and replace the panel. Switch on your laptop and get in the BIOS to update the change without which the memory won't be recognized. So this is the answer to your question of how to change laptop memory. So, go ahead and accomplish the task successfully. |