R.A.M

caricature · Post by **caricature** » Thu Apr 28, 2011 11:12 am

If its been asked before apologises,I have ordered or should say bought off of E-bay some extra R.A.M checked the compatibility and it all looks ok,the thing is and I perhaps should have found out before,how will the computer recognize it, will I need to install a programme to get it to run with the new ram. Thanks in advance.

Inky Pete · Post by **Inky Pete** » Thu Apr 28, 2011 11:22 am

Your PC should "discover" the new memory for itself when it boots up after you install it.

(provided it's compatible, and is the right size)

What machine have you got, how much memory have you currently got, and what have you bought?

BillyGoat · Post by **BillyGoat** » Thu Apr 28, 2011 11:23 am

It's easy....

1. Computer off
2. Remove power cable (and battery if a laptop)
3. Hold power button to discharge any remaining power
4. Fit new RAM
5. Connect power
6. Enjoy

The computer should reconise the memory and then boot into Windows (assuming you are usign windows) which will just use the new memory.

To check it's detected alreet...... click start > RIGHT click on Computer > Properties and see memory there :)

Cheers

(remember componants are not happy with static - be sure to take precautions when handling. Don't do it on a carpet, wearing a wooly jumper, etc, etc...)

caricature · Post by **caricature** » Thu Apr 28, 2011 11:31 am

Thanks to the both of you.You've put her mind at rest,thats an achievment.
Pete its a Dell dimension 3100 whatever that means, currently it as 512 ram have bought 1gb.
Billy,you make it sound easy,I hope I don't prove you wrong,thanks again.

BillyGoat · Post by **BillyGoat** » Thu Apr 28, 2011 11:41 am

You should be fiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiine. The biggest trouble people normally have is getting the case off

caricature · Post by **caricature** » Thu Apr 28, 2011 11:46 am

I shall return and let you know,once again thanks.

Inky Pete · Post by **Inky Pete** » Thu Apr 28, 2011 11:57 am

There's a video on here:-

http://www.crucial.com/uk/upgrade/compa ... /list.html

kellys_eye · Post by **kellys_eye** » Thu Apr 28, 2011 12:27 pm

Do NOT remove the power cable. Leave it connected but switched OFF at the wall socket. The earthing of the casing is essential to prevent damage caused by static discharge which can destroy your memory chip quite easily.

tooltraderdirect · Post by **tooltraderdirect** » Thu Apr 28, 2011 12:54 pm

kellys_eye wrote:Do NOT remove the power cable. Leave it connected but switched OFF at the wall socket. The earthing of the casing is essential to prevent damage caused by static discharge which can destroy your memory chip quite easily.

That's a useful tip. Never tried that myself, but I use an anti-static wrist-strap. I always unplug as I regard the cost of RAM quite cheap when my life is at stake but switching off at the wall solves that little issue

cje001 · Post by **cje001** » Thu Apr 28, 2011 1:25 pm

The above has been noted! I didnt know that before!

dave.m · Post by **dave.m** » Fri Apr 29, 2011 12:37 pm

Kelly's advice about leaving the plug in but switched off is fine AS LONG AS the cable is plugged into a switched socket.

Do NOT leave it plugged in if the socket does not have a switch on it.

dave

BillyGoat · Post by **BillyGoat** » Fri Apr 29, 2011 3:14 pm

I remember that practise being abandoned in a well known chain of stores after the earth carrying stray voltage that was suspected of causing damage. I know it's not normal as such, but always a possibility....

kellys_eye · Post by **kellys_eye** » Fri Apr 29, 2011 6:49 pm

....but I use an anti-static wrist-strap.

which is the ideal way to do it but not accessible to most people.

Also, keep fingers away from the 'gold teeth' at the edge of the device. Leave it in it's protective package until you are going to fit it. Ensure it is the right way around when fitting (it has keyed slots to ensure this is so) and make doubly sure you push it firmly home (giggidy) and the tabs at the ends of the socket 'click' to the upright position.

caricature · Post by **caricature** » Sat May 07, 2011 10:15 am

Many thanks to all,they came this morning and following the instructions from above fitted and working a treat.

BillyGoat · Post by **BillyGoat** » Sun May 08, 2011 5:32 pm

Glad you got it sorted! :)

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