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    anyone have a link to a write up on how to install ram?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by joegibs, Feb 5, 2008.

  1. joegibs

    joegibs Notebook Enthusiast

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    I don't have the slightest clue where to begin on trying to put in this 2 gig chip i just received from newegg. Does anyone have a quick write up on how to install this little bugger? My laptop is a dell vostro 1000, with xp, if it matters.

    Thanks :)
     
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    ScifiMike12 Drinking the good stuff

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    Dell has a guide/manual on their website (listed under Drivers and Support).

    Just flip your notebook over, remove the memory cover, press both tabs to the right, pop old memory out, slide new memory in, press down, and Prest-o!

    Make sure you have the notebook unplugged (remove battery also) and discharge yourself by touching some metal before starting.
     
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    powerpack Notebook Prophet

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    What about building an anti-static room? :D
     
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    joegibs Notebook Enthusiast

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    ya know, i hear area 51 has one. you could always show up and ask if you can use their room to install ram into your laptop. according to the movie independence day, they even have aliens you can check out while you're there

    laptop is now reporting 2.37gb ram, about 1.86 higher than i've ever had :)
     
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    We have videos up for 4 different style notebooks now. They may be helpful.

    Corsair Cinema
     
    Y3llowbeard, Feb 5, 2008
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