Memory Installation - Also Known As a RAM Install ^{John Dietrich}

One of the simplest upgrades you can perform on your own computer is a memory upgrade, which is often called a RAM upgrade. RAM stands for random access memory, and basically allows your computer to run programs very quickly. For example let's say you're running Windows Vista, which takes a lot of RAM, and on top of that you're running your favorite web browser. Also you're running you're chat application, perhaps writing a paper with Word open, maybe looking at photos in another application, and perhaps listening to music in yet another application. If all of these applications can't run in RAM than they will all run slowly, which translates into a slow computer. The solution is the simple RAM installation outlined in this article.

The first step will be to turn off and unplug your computer. Next unplug all the cables from the back on your desktop, and that's just the main part of your computer that your keyboard, mouse and monitor plug into. Once you have unplugged all the cables running from the back of your desktop, move it somewhere you can easily work on it like a kitchen table. Your next step will be to find the retaining screws in the back of your desktop, and simply unscrew them. Now at this point each desktop will be slightly different, but once the retaining screws are removed all of those desktops will come open revealing the here to for unknown internals of your computer!

Once your desktop is opened, and in a good location for work, it's time to get the real work done. Locating the RAM sticks is your next task. A RAM stick is green, about five inches long, about an inch high, and very thin. If you're unsure of what you're looking for, just browse your favorite search engine for some photos. Once your RAM has been located it's time to remove one of the sticks to be sure you get the proper kind for your upgrade. There will be two tabs on each end of the RAM stick that will need to be unhooked from the stick to allow removal. Once these tabs have been unhooked just gently pull the stick out. The type of RAM you need will be marked on the stick you just took out so take a look and make a note.

Now that you know what type of RAM you need go to your local Bestbuy or your favorite Internet store, and purchase your new RAM. I would recommend getting at least 1 gigabyte (1024 megabytes) more RAM than you currently have, although if you're on a tight budget a 256 or 512 megabyte stick will give you some definite added system performance. Once you have purchased your new RAM installation is simply the reverse of removal. I am more than happy to assist you with your memory upgrade simply go to my blog and post your questions!

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