How to Restore a Computer To Proper Working Order After Changing the RAM

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Make sure the computer is turned off before attempting any hardware repair.

   Also unplug the power cord to the PSU and all other cords. , There are many specs to consider when purchasing RAM, as well as installing it.
   
   Clock speed, capacity, and type are the three main specs.
   
   This can be found on the motherboard manufacturer's website.
   
   Also the Kingston memory website has a adviser on this., Make sure you are wearing an anti-static wrist band so none of the hardware is damaged by static electricity.,, If you have onboard video, this will likely be the issue and, consequently, the resolution., Older computers have a limit to the amount of RAM they can support.
   
   Check with your manufacturers guide to make sure your computer can support the amount of RAM you are installing. (This is also sometimes printed on a label inside the case.), Then check the system resources to make sure all of the RAM you installed is working.
   
   If not, you might have a bad piece of RAM or incompatible RAM.
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   Step 2: Verify you have the right RAM.

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   Step 3: Open the computer case to get to your RAM housing on the motherboard.

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   Step 4: When replacing (or just installing) RAM

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   Step 5: insert the RAM into the RAM slot by lining up the tab (or tabs if it is DIMM RAM) and pushing rather forcefully until the lock tabs snap into place.

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   Step 6: Once the RAM is replaced (or installed) your pc should start in safe mode and then check your device manager and ensure the drivers for your video are installed.

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   Step 7: Even though more expensive

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   Step 8: upgrade your ram to the maximum you can afford because you'll have to upgrade again eventually.

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   Step 9: If the computer does not properly boot up after you install the RAM

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    Step 10: press F2 at start-up (on some computers it's F10).

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