can you upgrade RAM on a laptop?
404505
If your RAM is embedded into the motherboard (meaning one with the motherboard),it cannot be upgraded. If it is not embedded(can be removed separately),it can be upgraded provided the motherboard can support it. Just bring your laptop to a computer technician for checking.
431160
that's not really an upgrade, just a very slight incline grade (like about 1 degree from horizontal)\nget a single stick 256 or 512\nthe ram will not work faster than your system will allow it to
924657
maybe you need more RAM
1172620
According to 4allmemory.com here is the info they list for your computer.\n\nSystem Information\nMaximum memory: 1 GB\nStandard memory: 512 MB (removable)\nSlots: 2 sockets\n\nSo yes, you can add 1 more 512MB SoDIMM to your laptop for 1GB Ram.
449085
yes, your computer will have a Max Ram quota. Most older computers limit the ram to about 256MB while newer computers can handle 500-2GB
1180667
I hope that you are talking about a laptop computer, and if so, then you can change your ram, processor, hard drive, etc.....can also add, remove, change, just about anything that you can in a desktop computer, just the process is not quite as simple, and if you don't know what you are doing, I highly recommend that you have someone who does do it for you!
239713
You have this listed under laptop, notebooks...\n\nAll you have to do is install more RAM... I assume this is what you are looking to do.  Go to Crucial Technologies... I wouldn't buy from there though, just use the system scan, they will tell you what you already have, and what is available to add.  Then either go to Tiger Direct or Comp USA.. and get some.  I just slapped some pny in mine, and it's working so much better!  Make sure you let them know it's for a laptop or notebook as well, as they are differant
490350
The first guy's answer about how "if it's a laptop, you're screwed" is incorrect.  In fact, i have added a 512MB chip in mine.   RAM, or Random Access Memory can be found at any computer store for the most part. I've actually found that if you do a search online to find out EXACTLY which type of RAM to buy, then search for it on Ebay, you can generally get a pretty good deal!  Keep in mind, you want to make sure you get the right kind so it'll fit and work with your computer.  Installation is easy too!  For a desktop just take open the case and insert the RAM card, your computer should automatically recognize it. With laptops, there should be some screws on the back to take out and insert a card.  Most computers only allow 2-4 RAM cards, so if your laptop or whatever already has for instance two 128MB cards, you'd have to take one out to install your new one.
559020
You've got to have more RAM.
569308
Put more RAM in it.\n\nBut it might not be worth upgrading your computer if it's old. It might be better to get a new faster computer. It might be cheaper, and more worthwhile in the end.
380088
According to the HP website info for that model, it can be upgraded to a maximum 512 MB. It takes PC133 SDRAM and has 2 DIMM slots. (Note: While it can physically hold 2x 512, it may not be able to address the 1GB of memory if installed.)\n\nSo you'll have to get a couple of 256MB SDRAM 133MHz PC133 and put one into each of the slots.\n\nNote: Before you go shopping, check what's there currently. The specifications for that computer said that it came with 256, but didn't say whether that was in the form of 1x 256MB module, or 2x128 MB module. If there is a DIMM slot still free, then you only need to get one more module and add it in. If not, then you'll have to pull out the 2x 128MB modules and replace them  with 2x256MB modules.
448492
This question is not very helpful. A laptop wouldn't have 5GB of memory. A laptop wouldn't even operate at 5 Gigahertz. So I don't have any idea what type of laptop you have. Most of the new ones have either 256MB or 512MB of RAM and somewhere between 30GB and 100GB of hard drive space. Of course, you can buy a better one.
941251
http://computer.howstuffworks.com/question175.htm\nhttp://computer.howstuffworks.com/ram.htm
926092
Go to HP's web site and in their search engine type in the model number of your laptop. There should be something there on how to update your computers memory, if not, write them. Good Luck.
396188
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.
687849
It depends on the make and model of your particular notebook. If you owned an HP notebook that has an AMD Turion processor I would say that you have choices! YES YOU CAN upgrade your notebook's processor! I have found FOUR AMD Turion processors at a respectable online e-tailer for you. Be fore warned though! It is absolutely essential that you obtain the service manual for your laptop BEFORE 1) Purchasing the processor 2) Attempting to install said processor. Always consult the notebook's service manual for information that is VITAL to the success of your upgrades!\nGood luck!\nPaul_in_NC
83880
If you have the mother board on an intel chipset then it will take a percentage of ram by itself.\nYou cannot change that Neither is it required