Hello guys! I hope you all doing great.
So I decided to blog on " changing the RAM of a computer" because RAM fault has become a very common fault of a computer.
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Like I use to do, this blog will be divided into subsections.
WHAT IS A RAM?
RAM is an acronym of Random Access Memory,it is a hardware device which temporary stores data.
Just like in a phone when we minimize an application or anything ,what is been minimized is temporary stored by the RAM. Each motherboard manufacturer and model has its maximum RAM capacity, when changing a ram we have to check for it's maximum capacity by either checking online or through the reader's manual.
TYPES OF RAM
There are two types of RAM namely;
- Dynamic RAM(DRAM)
- Static RAM(SRAM)
Every RAM Consist of both the DRAM and SRAM. A SRAM Stores less data,access data faster and uses more power while a DRAM Stores more data,change data faster and cost less.
WHEN TO CHANGE A COMPUTER RAM? - If a computer runs slower than than it should
- If you want to increase the speed of the computer
- If the computer is freezing when playing games or running others applications
APPARATUS NEEDED - Screwdriver set(BTS 6334 Precision screwdrivers) or any screwdriver suitable for the screw.
- RAM
STEPS REQUIRED IN CHANGING A RAM
These steps are basically for HP 2000 laptop but can also be applied to others computer. - Turn the laptop to it back
- Remove the laptop battery
- Select a screwdriver that suite the bolt covered by the battery and unscrew/ select a screwdriver that can be use to unscrew the bolt associated to the RAM and unscrew
- Remove the cover of the unscrewed bolt
- Flip the RAM Cover up(the RAM cover prevents the ram from dust,water etc) and widen the pin holding the RAM. The RAM will be free
- Remove the RAM
- Change the RAM and screw the loosed bolt back
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