Installing a Random-access memory (RAM) to a Computer:
Before
you open your computer, check to make sure you won't be voiding the warranty. Some manufacturers seal
the case and request that the customer have an authorized technician install
RAM. If you're set to open the case, turn off and unplug the computer...
Open
the cabin:
Depending
on your computer, you may need a screwdriver or nut-driver to open the case.
Many systems sold today come in tool-less cases that use thumbscrews or a
simple latch.
The
actual installation of the memory module does not normally require any tools.
RAM is installed in a series of slots on the motherboard known as the memory
bank. The memory module is notched at one end so you won't be able to insert it
in the wrong direction. For SIMMs and some DIMMs, you install the module by
placing it in the slot at approximately a 45-degree angle. Then push it forward
until it is perpendicular to the motherboard and the small metal clips at each
end snap into place.
If the clips do not catch properly, check to make sure the
notch is at the right end and the card is firmly seated. Many DIMMs do not have
metal clips; they rely on friction to hold them in place. Once the module is
installed, close the case, plug the computer back in and power it up. When the
computer starts the Boot, computer should automatically recognize the memory.
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