Laptops are not very upgradable computers and in general you stuck with hardware you got inside your laptop. But still there are some components that you can upgrade to improve the performance of you computer. One of these components is memory (RAM). In short, more memory – better computer performance.
There are a lot of different memory brands on the market and sometimes it is very easy to get lost. As a computer technician I would recommend to use Crucial – high quality, not expensive and very reliable computer memory.
Crucial offers you very good tools integrated into their website. These tools will help you to find the correct memory type and correct memory size for your computer.
If you have no idea what kind of memory is installed into your laptop you should use the Crucial system scanner. The Crucial System Scanner takes the guesswork out of upgrading your memory.
The Crucial system scanner will examine you computer and give you an idea what kind of memory you need, what memory size you should use and how many sticks you can install.
More advanced users can use the Crucial Memory Advisor tool. In this case you will have to select the manufacturer, the product line and the model of your laptop manually.
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November 29th, 2009 at 10:49 pm
rock,
Instead of using PC-4200 (DDR2-533) modules, I would suggest using PC-5300 (DDR2-667) as it mentioned in the service guide.
November 24th, 2009 at 8:49 am
quick question i was wondering if i can use this type of ram on my HP Pavilion DV9000 OS WINDOW VISTA HOME PRE.
I have a 1gb ram(512mbx2) and want to expand to 2gb(max)using Crucial 2GB (1GBx2) 200-Pin DDR2 SO-DIMM DDR2 533 (PC2 4200) Dual Channel Kit Laptop Memory Model CT2KIT12864AC53E –
thanks in advance
August 14th, 2009 at 7:28 am
I have a funny question…I have a Toshiba Satellite A55 S1064 I bought it about three or four years ago at walmart for 600 some what dollars. I have always played Sims…sooo I bought the new one..holy cow…it needs everything HUGH!! so I just bought RAM i went from 512 MB to 1.99 GB,(yes I tried both sticks..didnt work! but I got it going on the new one!) but the game still freezes and after I end program, and I think its the video card..possibly…
the game req: 2.0 GHz processor, 1 GB of RAM,6.1 GB of hard drive, 1 GB of free space & 9 direct-X compatable a 128 video card with support for pixel shader 2.0
And I have, 1.6 processor, 1.99 GB of RAM, and I have 19.8 free space.
but i have no idea on the video card…waht to buy and where it goes???? HELP!!!
May 29th, 2009 at 5:07 am
I AM TRYING TO UPGRADE THE RAM ON MY TOSHIBA 2450-201, WHICH WAS BOUGHT IN 2002 WITH 285 OF RAM. I KNOW THERE IS A RAM SLOT UNDER THE KEYBOARD, WHICH MEANS REMOVING THREE SCREWS WHICH SECURES THE KEYBOARD…..BUT WHERE IS THE OTHER SLOT(S)?
i WOULD BE MOST GRATEFUL IF SOMEONE CAN ANSWER THIS QUERY.
May 17th, 2009 at 11:11 pm
micheal you did’nt told weather the new keyboard is USB,PS2? Coz if you have brought USB keyboard then you have to activate it from bios setup by booting your computer and going in advanced peripherals.
March 12th, 2009 at 6:02 pm
I have Toshib A55 S1064
coke was spilt on the keyboard, so I disconect the keyboard the computer boots and works. So I ordered another keyboard when I connect that keyboard and turn it on it does not work. the computer still works even though the keyboard does does not work. I am using this computer to send message with on screen keyboard .can you help maybe I am missing something.
the caps lock light doesNot light either. alos have 2 /512 Ram
1.6 cpu . computer works fine , just not the keyboard.
December 3rd, 2008 at 1:53 pm
Jake,
Usually this information is available in the user’s manual. Alternatively, you can go to any online store selling laptop RAM modules and search for compatible modules using your laptop model.