How to Buy More RAM for a Compaq Presario C500 Laptop

Increasing your laptop's RAM can increase its computing capabilities.

When deciding to buy more RAM for a Compaq Presario C500 laptop, or for any laptop for that matter, there are a number of factors to consider. Make sure you know the limits of your laptop and the type of RAM that is compatible with it. Also be aware of the policies of the vendor from which you choose to purchase RAM.

Limits

According to the Hewlett-Packard Development Company website, the Compaq Presario C500 Laptop can only support up to 1 GB of RAM. There are two RAM slots, each capable of supporting 512 MB of RAM.

Types

If you are going to buy more RAM for the Compaq Presario C500 laptop, you must make sure you get the right type of RAM. The laptop supports DDR2 (double data rate) RAM, a type of SDRAM (synchronous dynamic random access memory). The laptop is physically compatible with 200-pin SO-DIMM RAM modules. SO-DIMM RAM modules are smaller than typical RAM modules and are made for laptops and netbooks.

Purchase Options

Most RAM modules can be purchased online or at any computer parts store. Many vendors offer used RAM modules at discounted prices. However you choose to purchase the RAM module, be sure to find out if the product has a warranty or return policy.

References

• Spare Parts Warehouse: Compaq Presario C500 Laptop Memory
• CNET: Compaq Presario C500
• HP: Compaq Presario C500 Notebook PC