Can I install extra memory on a laptop computer myself?
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Yes, all laptops these days come with the ability to add/change RAM.  On the Toshiba's, there is a little door underneath that has to be opened (it's got one screw to keep it from coming open when you didn't want it to).  \n\nAlso, you don't need to buy the same brand of RAM, they are all compatible, you just need to buy the same speed & type (DDR or DDR2, PC3200 or PC2700).  Although, if your laptop has PC2700, you can almost always use PC3200, since you would be running it slower.\n\nHere's a link to quite a few SO-DIMMS (laptop memory): http://www.newegg.com/ProductSort/SubCategory.asp?SubCategory=381
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use crucial.com\n\nyour ram is 2.5v
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I don't think you can since most video cards are located on the mother board of the laptop/notebook. You would need to purchase a whole new notebook to do so...\n\nBut this is just a guess since I have never owned a notebook...
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Check out www.crucial.com you can run a scan of your system to find out what you need, even is you don't buy from them it will give you an idea of whats required and as you are computer savvy you can go to your local store to purchase what you need. Also gives info on installation etc great site\nHope this helps
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First, check on Crucial.com to make certain that the memory you have is the proper memory for your computer! They have a tool to help you select the proper memory.\n\nThen she goes like this:\n\n1. Turn off and unplug the computer and remove the battery.\n2. Turn the computer over.\n3. Locate the memory access panel.\n4. Remove the Phillips screw and the cover.\n5. Remove the old memory module(if your replacing it) or add the new memory modules. While handling these, do not touch the gold contacts and make sure you are static free. Static electricity will fry memory. The modules are inserted at a slight angle into the SODIMM slot with slight pressure downward till the memory module tab locks click into place.\n6.Replace the memory panel hatch and secure with the Phillips screw.\n7. Plug the power source back into the computer and turn it on.\n8. Go to "Control Panel" in Windows XP and select "System" on the "General" tab it will list information about your computer look at the RAM to make sure that the computer recognizes the added memory.\n9. Run MEMTEST 86+ to check your memory for errors. You can get it off the net, but it will have to be made to a "bootable" disk in NERO. A "Bootable" disc is inserted BEFORE you turn your computer on. The program then loads automatically and starts to run. When MEMTEST 86+ runs you'll have a blue screen with white text. MEMTEST 86+ runs a series of tests over and over to test the memory modules in your computer. If you see any red fields during the test phase, you have a bad memory module. The best way to test if you have more than 1 module is one at a time.\n\nGood Luck!
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http://www.crucial.com/store/listmfgr.asp?cat=RAM
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Well yes and no, You can specify an amount of your hard drive to be used for virtual memory which is basically ram. Windows will decide the amount automatically but you can change theses settings. \n\nIf you want to do this. \n\n1. Right click on the "My Computer" icon and click on "Properties"\n2. Click on the "Advanced" Tab\n3. Then under "Performance" click the "Settings" button\n4.  In the "Settings" Box that opens click on "Advanced" again. \n5.  The bottom option lets you specify the amount of virtual ram you want.
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.\nAt the site Crucial.com \nthey have a cool tool that will tell you \nexactly the kind of RAM you need for your system and how much you can add.\nIt's free...\nthey hope you will buy your ram from them...and I do recommend their product.\n\nk.
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if the ram chip doesnt say the capacity on it, there rly is no way of u knowing how much memory its holding unless u install it onto a motherboard and check, unless it has some kinda serial number on it, and u look it up on the net, but i doubt that highly.
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easy...\n\ngo to kingston.com and use their ram wizard...  No guess work.\n\nAnoosh's suggestion just uses the system info in the registry.  It can be inaccurate.
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No. They're very different. I highly recommend to buy extra ram for your laptop straight from the laptop manufacturer as several compatibility issues are often experienced when installing non-branded RAM into branded laptop.\n\nCall the customer service for the computer's brand and order the RAM after giving them the model number for your laptop... or just bring the laptop to an authorized dealer that can probably also instal the RAM for you.\n\nAnd if you want to know about sizes... laptops memory is way smaller that desktop computers' memory modules.
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No there's not a way around it I'm afraid, you'll have to buy more memory. The good news is it'll be cheap for you, probably less than your monthly broadband subscription as you probably have an older system. If you post your RAM specs on here or email me I can tell you what you need and how to install it into your system
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you need enough memory. check your drive under my computer
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The ram which I assume is what you are talking about, can be upgraded from 256 to 512 yes... You will need to find out what type of ram you need...\n\nto find out what ram you need use this http://www.crucial.com\n\nit will ask you for your make and model, then tell you what type of ram you need. It will also give you prices, but dont buy from them, just write down the type of ram, and search your local stores for it...\n\nIf you wish to buy it online, try http://www.tigerdirect.com or http://www.newegg.com
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It'll take a lotta time to describe the whole process, so i've listed a couple of links here. Visit those links n read 'em.\nhttp://www.pcworld.com/howto/article/0,aid,18024,00.asp\nhttp://www.ehow.com/how_895_install-ram.html\nhttp://www.pcmech.com/show/memory/87/
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www.crucial.com\nsome of the memory may be diverted over for video memory.  There may be a setting in the BIOS.
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Buy larger capacity sticks of ram like 512MB sticks or 1GB sticks.