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    How to upgrade RAM

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by ian760105, Jun 15, 2005.

  1. ian760105

    ian760105 Notebook Guru

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    If i have 256 MB memory notebook, how can I upgrade to 512MB or 1GB?
    By the way, what are the costs ?
    Thank you
     
    ian760105, Jun 15, 2005
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  2. Brian

    Brian Working at 486 Speed NBR Reviewer

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    Start with www.crucial.com to find the right RAM. Then you probably need to remove two screws, open a door and insert the RAM, it's very easy. You probably have two slots with either one being used by a 256MB chip or a 128MB chip in each.

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    ian760105 Notebook Guru

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    you mean I can upgrade by my own, without damaging the notebook?
     
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    Xplodin Notebook Consultant

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    Yep thats what he is saying :D

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    On laptops there is usally just a simple cover, which is attatched by 1 or more screws. Once you open that you should have access to the RAM module(s) (the place where ram is inserted). here you can very easily add/remove RAM from its module(s).

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    Can I buy te backbone and build the laptop myself ?
    Is it cheaper ?
    If it is so, where can i buy the notebook backbone ?
     
    ian760105, Jun 16, 2005
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