If you Wish to preform the RAM module upgrade yourself , that is fine...
First of all you will need to Buy a Module to suite your computer... ( Compatible )
I recommend you download Everest to receive the information ( free of course )
Everest can be located @
http://www.geekstogo...rest-file9.htmlClick on + sign next to motherboard and select SPD that should give you all the information needed to order another ram module , if you wish you can use the same manufacture but get 1 GB Module ( not 256 or 512 ) ( if you want and your computer supports it , you can install 2x1GB up to about 4 GB as far as i know... )
To see what your memory controller supports simply select + on computer select DMI then to the right select "memory controller " bottom screen in the Field and Value section should see "Supported Memory Types "that is the TYPE of RAM module you are looking for THEN maximum Memory module SIZE then finally the "Memory Slots " is the amount of modules your computer supports...
If you wish to save this information ( RAM Module Information and what the computer supports )
click on "Report "icon , select "Next ", select " Custom Selection " click on the "EVEREST -Report " ( Blue ! icon in a circle next to it ) then click on the + next to motherboard and check the box next to SPD is selected
ALSO , click + next to " Computer " and select "DMI"
Ensure only the SPD, DMI , Motherboard , computer and Everest report box's are ticked , or you will end up with a quiet extensive list
PLEASE NOTE: Ram modules are Electrostatic sensitive , and you CAN Electric-Shock the Motherboard and damaged certain components , if steps are not taken to discharge any static electricity from your body
If you need to... please PRINT THESE STEPS before you attempt the fitment/installment of the RAM Module(s)
1. First of all, you need to shut off your computer
To do this press the power button on the front of the computer after you have shut it down from Start> Shutdown on your start menu.
2. Unplug the power cord from the back of your computer.
This is the big black/white/grey plug that plugs into the power supply
on the back of your PC.
3. Unplug the rest of the wires from the back of the computer
Eg: keyboard, mouse , speakers , monitor , printer etc
4. Find a flat surface to use as your workbench/workstation
5. Unscrew all screws from the back of your computer except the power supply screws
You will make a possibly costly mess if you unscrew the power supply screws , please take note of the screw you are taking out...
6. Open your computer by taking the side panel off, or sliding the cover off.
It may be quiet hard to take off but it will come off if you have taken all the correct screws out.
5. Now before touching anything inside, it is a good idea to hook up to an anti-static wrist strap. If you dont have an anti-static wrist strap, just touch the side of the computer where it is metal to de-energize your body.
Then when you touch the inner components you wont risk damaging them !
7. Find the RAM module..
it should be a about 4 inch card sticking out horizontally on the motherboard
8. Once you find the RAM module
locate the clips holding it in postition on either end of the ram
hold your thumb over both ends of the clips and firmly press down on the clips
They should pop the ram out
9. Remove the RAM
10. Now that you've removed the RAM..
the next step is to reinsert some new RAM into your memory controller slots ( RAM Slots )
To do this keep the clips on both sides open ( take note: the dimple/lump on the motherboard side slot and the cut in the bottom of the ram module to line them locations up) and slide the ram into the slot if it doesn't want to go in you might have it going in backwards so try both ways until you get a good fit and the clips are back in postition
Make sure the RAM module is even and not lop-sided when its clamped down or it will not work ( you need good contact across (both sides) the ram module for it to be detected by your computer system)
Thank you for your patience
you have now Upgraded your RAM Module yourself
Congratulation's !
Happy Computing
Anthony19
Edited:
Just some Examples
Look for
--------[ DMI ]---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
And you are looking for
[ Memory Controller ]
Memory Controller Properties:
Error Detection Method None
Error Correction None
Supported Memory Interleave 1-Way
Current Memory Interleave 1-Way
Supported Memory Speeds 70ns, 60ns, 50ns
Supported Memory Types SIMM, DIMM, SDRAM
Supported Memory Voltages 2.9V
Maximum Memory Module Size 1024 MB
Memory Slots 4
That is what your memory controller supports...
and all below
--------[ SPD ]---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Will help you get another Module , just goto the website and look for compatible RAM
Sorry for any inconvience
Good luck!!!
Happy computing
Anthony19
Edited by Anthony19, 13 February 2009 - 06:45 AM.
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