For some reason, among most computer users, there is an opinion that immersion in the bowels of your pet with a screwdriver in hand is the destiny of extremely unfriendly bearded men in worn sweaters, and there is nothing for a mere mortal to do there. Today we will try to at least partially debunk this myth.
Computer RAM modules are components of a modern desktop computer, as important as they are vulnerable. They are very sensitive to overheating and power surges. Dust, accidentally falling into the memory slot, can cause the computer to freeze or even make its further operation impossible. As a result, the user (including the most ordinary, who does not have special knowledge and skills) may well be faced with the need for such a phenomenon as the replacement of RAM.
Installing RAM on the motherboard may also be necessary if the user wanted to give himself and the computer a gift and slightly increase the amount of RAM. Still, the rule that there is not much memory does not become obsolete from the moment computers appeared.
In both cases described, they often resort to the help of acquaintances, whose knowledge in the near-computer sphere is above average. Sometimes, if it’s not a pity to spend money, some acquaintances of acquaintances call for help, for a fee, to carry out all the necessary manipulations. And then they are surprised that in 5 minutes of working with them they require money.
Well, we are economical users, so we’ll try to figure it out ourselves on a matter such as installing RAM.
Stage one - you need to decide what type of memory you need. There are several ways to do this. The first (if the computer is still running) is to use special utilities that allow, without opening the case, to determine the configuration of the computer. To determine the type of memory, the absolutely free CPU ‑ Z utility is quite suitable, which will give you a lot of useful information about the processor and motherboard. Importantly, this utility is absolutely free.
If the installation of RAM is necessary due to the untimely "death" of the old modules, you can use the documentation for the motherboard that came with the computer. If the documentation could not be found, you will have to open the case and remove the modules yourself. To do this, just gently push on the two clips holding each memory module from the ends. The memory strip itself will come out of the slot. After that, you can either read the exact characteristics (frequency, size and type of memory) on the sticker that is on the bar itself, or take it to the store and show the seller - he’s not used to it.
Well, you bought what you wanted, and now the most crucial step is installing RAM into your computer. We open the case, we find the RAM slots. As a rule, they are located on the motherboard to the right of the processor, much less often - on top.
In most modern computers, it is better to install memory modules in pairs, and the modules should be from the same manufacturer and are based on the same chips. That is, it is better to immediately get a pair of slats. In this case, you will achieve dual-channel memory operation, which will slightly increase its performance. Computers with three- and four-channel organization of RAM work are much less common, but this is still a rarity. Slots in which memory must be installed at the same time are usually marked with a certain color. Therefore, if you are replacing the memory, you need to remove two modules from the slots of the same color. If you add - insert new modules into the same slots.
Carefully insert the memory module into the empty slot. After making sure that the cutouts on the module coincide with the protrusions in the connector itself, carefully push on the bar. It should effortlessly enter the slot, and the latches on the sides should automatically snap into place and securely lock the memory module into the slot. If this does not happen, do not try to snap them yourself. Better remove the bar and try again.
Yes, it goes without saying that the installation of RAM and its removal must take place on a computer that is completely disconnected from the power supply.
When the modules are installed, we put on the case cover, turn on the power and turn on the computer. If you did everything correctly, at the BIOS boot stage you can enjoy the RAM counter, which will show the new amount of RAM.
That's all!