Upgrading Laptop RAM

[developer]

I recently bought 3 used HP630 laptops.

From what I can see, the published HP spec for this model is 4gb RAM but one of them has 2gb RAM.

I'm ok with upgrading RAM in desktops, but don't know if it's as simple for laptops or whether they are "sealed for life" so to speak.

Can I upgrade? - advice please.

 

[DSM10000]

As long as the laptop has a spare slot and you buy compatible RAM it is as easy if not easier than on a PC. You will find a number of access panels on the underside, one of these should expose the RAM slots,

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vrc9sowhA38

Try this to check the exact type fitted and required:http://www.crucial.com/uk/systemscanner/

 

[developer]

Ta, the spec says two slots, so I'm guessing currently 2 x 1gb.

 

[DSM10000]

The system checker will tell you what is already fitted

 

[gaz_l]

Laptops generally only have 2 slots for memory - SODIMM - and the stick lays canted over at an angle.

Find which panel to remove as DSM says above, take that out and you'll see the memory underneath. At either side there will be metal spring retainers that hold the RAM in place.

Press these outwards, preferably simultaneously (it helps to have long fingernails) and the RAM will be released from the socket. Pull it gently upwards then out of the socket. Repeat the process for the second stick.

Fitting the new memory is the reverse process, push the memory into the socket, press down and lock into place. Easy once you've done it the first time..

Cheers,

Gaz

 

[IanA2]

Check out the crucial site. Should be able to establish exactly what you can do.

 

[developer]

It sounds the same as a desktop - I've got a Crucial account so I'll connect it to them, if I can prise said laptop away from son.

Thanks to all.

 

[grober]

Review HP 630-LH384EA Notebook - NotebookCheck.net Reviews

download SPECCY= wee program that doesn't take up space and will tell you all about your present laptop. Speccy - System Information - Free Download
or CPUz as used in the review.
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