How to Upgrade PC Memory

Shows you how to add extra memory to your PC or how to upgrade from a smaller capacity memory to a big one.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• PC
• Compatible memory cards
• Screw drivers

1. Switch off your desktop PC and disconnect power cables from the mains.

2. Remove PC casing for the Central processing unit (CPU)

3. Check the motherboard for memory card slots. If you want to upgrade and there is no empty slot you will have to remove the smaller memory card to create room for another card.To remove the card on both ends there are clipper switches which once you press them both will release the memory card

4. Make sure that the memory clippers are open and that the memory card is correctly aligned with the slot. At this time press the memory card making sure that the clippers lock on the clipper gap on the sides of the memory card

5. Replace the computer casing and then connect the PC to the mains.

6. Switch on the PC and if evrything has been done correctly the bios will show you that new hadrware has been installed and you will have to save the new options at which time the PC automatically reboots and you have upgraded your computer memory.