| All the programs in a computer are temporarily stored | | | | more memory than the minimum requirement in |
| in a device known as Memory. Memory handles | | | | question. You should have typically 512MB of memory |
| multiple programs to run at the same time in your | | | | if you want to play games or create DVDs and |
| laptop computer. The performance of Laptops having | | | | videos. If you wish to use Microsoft Vista, then the |
| a slower processor can be enhanced by the laptop's | | | | recommended memory will be 1 GB. You can find a |
| memory. Near to the CPU, cache memory is available | | | | minimum of two slots for using extra memory on your |
| in some laptops to access data faster. Laptops have | | | | laptop whereas three to four slots will be available on |
| usually memory modules that are smaller to save | | | | a typical desktop. Upgrades are limited in small or |
| space. | | | | compact computers. When you plan to buy additional |
| The performance of your laptop will be slowed down | | | | memory for your laptop computer, you have to know |
| because of low memory. Therefore you need to | | | | the maximum memory capacity that can be handled |
| upgrade your laptop's memory. Laptops as a rule are | | | | by your laptop. You can find this information with the |
| restricted to some extent in the capacity of the | | | | product manuals. Usually, laptop models having single |
| memory and upgrading may be difficult. While buying | | | | memory configuration can easily handle the upgrades |
| the laptop, such things should be considered so that | | | | than the double memory configuration. Therefore you |
| you can plan for a memory upgrade later. Similar to | | | | have to know how your laptop is configured. |
| Desktop PCs, you can buy with the basic configuration | | | | If you wish to install the additional memory, you need to |
| of your laptop with upgrade possibility and later can go | | | | know some tips. As memory is a delicate part, you |
| for extra memory whenever needed. However some | | | | should take care while handling it. Ensure that your |
| experts feel that upgrades for laptops are much more | | | | laptop is powered off from the power source. For |
| limited and complicated. | | | | accessing the memory modules easily, some laptops |
| There are different types of memory available and | | | | have removable panels at the bottom. After locating |
| you should choose the right memory that is compatible | | | | this panel at the bottom, use a screwdriver to open |
| with your laptop. The types of Memory used in laptops | | | | the panel. The memory modules are seated in the |
| are SDRAM (Single data rate Synchronous RAM), | | | | slots and locked with small clips at the strip ends. You |
| SODIMM (Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Module), | | | | can remove the existing memory by pulling the |
| DDR SDRAM (Dual Data Rate Synchronous RAM) or | | | | memory modules gently after unlocking the strip clips. |
| memory modules that are proprietary. | | | | Place the new memory module firmly into the slot and |
| The memory capacity you need depends on your | | | | clip the module at both ends of the strips. Close the |
| intended use of your laptop. The software that is to be | | | | panel of the laptop back in place with a screwdriver. |
| used on the laptop has to be decided. There are | | | | You can power on the laptop to check for its working |
| certain minimum requirements for using various | | | | with the new memory module. |
| operating systems and usually it is preferable to have | | | | |