How to Easily Install RAM on Your Windows Laptop: A Step-by-Step Guide

Quick Tips

Check that your new RAM is compatible > power off the laptop > unplug all connected devices.
Carefully remove the back cover of the laptop > insert the RAM into the vacant slot > press down until the clips snap into place > replace the laptop cover.
Access Task Manager > navigate to the Performance tab > select Memory > verify the amount of available RAM.

Upgrading Your Laptop’s RAM Made Easy

If your laptop has an available RAM slot, enhancing its memory capacity is a straightforward task. After securing compatible RAM, you’ll want to power down your laptop and disconnect all peripherals. Follow these steps to successfully complete the upgrade:

Step 1: Turn your laptop upside down and place it on a soft surface. Use a screwdriver to carefully remove all screws.

Step 2: Insert a card or a thin plastic tool into the gap and gently pry the back cover open.

Step 3: Find the empty RAM slot, typically located right above or next to the existing RAM module.

Step 4: Take your new RAM stick and insert it at a slight angle until the notch aligns with the slot. Make sure it’s fully inserted.

Next, press down on the RAM until you hear the clips click into place. Replace the back cover, ensuring it’s snug against the body of the laptop. Secure it by tightening the screws, flip your laptop back over, and you’re done!

Also Read: How to Check RAM Speed on Windows 11

Verifying Your Laptop’s RAM Upgrade

After completing the RAM installation, you can confirm the upgrade’s success using Task Manager. This ensures your new memory is recognized and actively being used. Here’s how:

Step 1: Launch Task Manager and head to the Performance tab, then select Memory.

Step 2: Check the available RAM displayed. You can also view how many slots are occupied.

If you successfully added more memory, it should show as 2 of 2 or 2 of 4, dependent on your available slots. If it doesn’t show up, consider troubleshooting the RAM installation.

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Rebecca covers all aspects of Mac and PC technology, including PC gaming and peripherals, at Digital Phablet. Over the previous ten years, she built multiple desktop PCs for gaming and content production, despite her educational background in prosthetics and model-making. Playing video and tabletop games, occasionally broadcasting to everyone's dismay, she enjoys dabbling in digital art and 3D printing.