Computer Memory Upgrade

An install guide on how to add or upgrade computer memory

DDR, DDR2 Computer Memory Upgrade

Computer Memory Upgrade Module Install (continued)

Here's where and how I place my fingers to apply pressure and complete the installation. At this point, no pressure has yet been applied. Notice the locking clips are still in the open - unlocked position and my fingers look relaxed.

Computer Memory Upgrade - Finger Placement To Install SDRAM, DDR, DDR2





Firm pressure should be applied straight down to insert the memory module into the memory slot, as I am doing here. Although I've tried to place the pressure uniformly across the memory module, notice that the memory module has inserted into the right-hand side of the memory slot first (the right-hand side looking into the picture, but actually the side being pressed by my left-hand). This is perfectly ok. You can see that the locking clip on the right-hand side has moved into the closed - locked position, as it should. But the locking clip on the left-hand side is still in the open - unlocked position. The gold connectors at the base of the memory module on the left-hand side are still in view since that end is not inserted yet. But they disappear by the time you reach the locking clip on the right-hand side since the memory module is inserted at that point.

Computer Memory Upgrade - Apply Straight Down Pressure To Install SDRAM, DDR, DDR2





By applying additional firm pressure mostly with my right-hand, the left-hand side (as viewed looking into the picture) of the memory slide inserts into the memory slot. Notice the locking clip on the left-hand side is now in the closed - locked position. Installation of the memory module is complete! That wasn't so bad, was it?

Computer Memory Upgrade - Press SDRAM, DDR, DDR2 Until Locking Clips Close




Skip Ahead

  How To Add Or Upgrade System Memory (RAM) For Your Computer - Home
  Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
  Fix For "Out Of Memory" Error On Windows 98/98SE/ME Systems With More Than 512MB Of RAM
  Windows Problems With 4GB Of RAM
  DDR, DDR2 Computer Memory Upgrade
  Computer Preparation
  Inside The Computer Case
  The Computer Memory Slots
  The Computer RAM - DDR, DDR2 Memory Modules
  Antistatic Wrist Strap
  Installing The Computer RAM - DDR, DDR2 Memory Module
  Installing The Computer RAM - DDR, DDR2 Memory Module (continued)
  Final Computer Steps
  How To Change The Virtual Memory Swap File Size


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