How to Install a Second RAM Chip
Random access memory, sometimes referred to as "hardware memory," is installed on little removable cards inside the computer. A computer system relies on RAM for fast operating storage when it is powered on. Generally, the more RAM a computer system has, the faster it operates. You can install a second RAM chip into the computer to increase the general operational performance of the system and extend its useful life.
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Instructions
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Power off the computer.
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Remove the side cover of the computer case. Some cases use screws while others use a lever on the back of the case.
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Gently insert the second RAM stick into an open RAM slot. The memory is notched so it can only be installed in a single direction. The plastic memory retention clips snap when the memory is installed properly. Never force a stick of RAM into the slot.
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Replace the side cover of the computer case.
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Power on the computer. The second stick of RAM is recognized and configured automatically.
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