I've been asked to upgrade someones Laptop with some extra memory - has anyone got any experience with this? I don't want to take the laptop apart and find out that an expert shoulda done it for me! If possible, a step-by-step guide would be useful but any pointers, tips or help would be appreciated!
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There should be a compartment on the underside of the laptop, normally held in with 2-4 screws.
Remove the plate and the memory should lift at 45 degrees to enable the removal.
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As far as I know, the machine supports 4GB of ram, so you purchase the ram modules from a pc parts dealer and install them inside the machine, removing the existing ram, there are 2 slots, so you need 2, 2GB cards.
You do not require any drivers or bios update.
Windows will need to be upgraded to 64Bit version if you wish to use the full capacity. as normal windows is limited to 3-3.75GB
Memory Upgrade for Toshiba Satellite Pro
4600 800 Laptop, the Toshiba Satellite Pro 4600 800 Laptop takes the
PC100 SDRAM SODIMMs. 256MB module must be 1" in height or less Memory
Type, and comes installed with 128 MB (removable) of
Memory. You can upgrade your Toshiba Satellite Pro 4600
800 Laptop to up to a maximum of
512 MB Memory, the system has 2 sockets to install
Memory, already with 128 MB (removable) standard Memory
installed. For best Laptop performance use the maximum amount of allowed
Memory per slot for your Laptop.
You can obtain your models service manual with instructions for how to replace and upgrade memory from this link. http://www.givemefile.net/smanuals/notebooks/toshiba/file/31033.html
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The only thing you could do is put in a 256MB module in the slot that you have access to. Only one socket is user upgradable. The second socket is only upgradable by a Dell service center. They would have to install a second 256 module to get you to the 512MB max.
Hi, You can have a maximum of 2GB in that laptop 1x1GB in each slot, the ram speed is PC3200, PC5300 is too fast so the bios will not recognize it as the maximum is only 400MHz, stick to the PC3200 for each stick. Ask for SODIMM DD2 SDRAM, PC3200 2x1GB, i also recommend Kingston as the ram manufacturer.
Here is the link for the Toshiba Satellite M105-S1021 manual. It is zipped and you can download it to your machine. It will tell you exactly how much RAM you can hold and where it is located.
easiest way is go online to hp product support. ask for upgrade of memory for your laptop. Buy memory at local computer store. Laptops are very compact, and time consuming. If there is a local IT college near you, I recommend you take the laptop, and memory there. You can have a student install memory for you at little cost .
You'll find a small panel on the back that you can unscrew to add more memory/ram (or change the current card). Here's an illustrated guide: http://www.fonerbooks.com/laptop_2.htm
Okay, I don't believe someone wants 300 more for an extra GB. You can upgrade it to 4 GB for just over $100, 2 GB is around $52. On the bottom of the laptop will be a compartment with one or maybe two screws in it. There should be a little picture of memory next to the screw(s). Loosen the screws and remove the door, there is your memory. You may have to remove a chip to install the 2 GB chip or, if it already has a 1 GB chip in it and one slot is free, then you can just purchase another GB and install it.
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