Removing and Installing RAM chips
i want to remove 32MB of RAM from my old copmuter and add it to my new computer which already has 128MB. how do i know what is 32MB when i remove it nad HOW do i remove it and add it onto my motherboard? is there a website with heaps of pics to show me how to do this? 2 Computers (networked)both have : Intel SE440B ...
i want to remove 32MB of RAM from my old copmuter and add it to my new computer which already has 128MB. how do i know what is 32MB when i remove it nad HOW do i remove it and add it onto my motherboard?
is there a website with heaps of pics to show me how to do this?
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2 Computers (networked)both have :
Intel SE440BX2
Pentium III 700Mhz (100)
LS-120 120 Mb (100MHz)
Fujitsu 17.3 GB Ultra DMA 66/10.2 GB Ultra DMA 66
Mitsubihi 50X IDE
Creative Vibra PCI 128bit
Matrox Millenium G400 16Mb AGP/Diamond Speedstar 8Mb AGP
Bay Netgear 10/100PCI
Medium ATX Tower case
120W Multimedia
MS INternet KB (PS2)
MS Win2000 Pro
is there a website with heaps of pics to show me how to do this?
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2 Computers (networked)both have :
Intel SE440BX2
Pentium III 700Mhz (100)
LS-120 120 Mb (100MHz)
Fujitsu 17.3 GB Ultra DMA 66/10.2 GB Ultra DMA 66
Mitsubihi 50X IDE
Creative Vibra PCI 128bit
Matrox Millenium G400 16Mb AGP/Diamond Speedstar 8Mb AGP
Bay Netgear 10/100PCI
Medium ATX Tower case
120W Multimedia
MS INternet KB (PS2)
MS Win2000 Pro
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How easy this is depends on how the RAM in your machines has been fitted.
What you'll need to do is to take the case off of both machines and have a look inside.
You'll see some slots about 4 inches long. There should be three of them next to each other. These are the DIMM slots that the memory plugs into.
If both machines have 128MB of RAM, then you'll either have 1 x 128MB DIMM fitted, or 2 x 64MB DIMM fitted.
In the first case, you're not going to be able to move any RAM about, as one machine will have 256MB, and the other will have none.
If you have 2 x 64MB DIMMS, then you can take one out and put it into the other machine. This will give you 192MB of RAM in one machine and 64MB in the other.
Removing and fitting DIMMS is quite straight forward. The main thing to remember is to switch the machines off first!
Then, once inside, you see some catches at each end of the DIMM module. These just ease away from the DIMM. The module should then pop out.
When fitting, the DIMMs have small grooves in them, so they'll only go in the slots one way round. Pull the catches away from the slot, line up the DIMM correctly and push it home. You may need to be a bit firm.
Once it is in, push the catches towards the DIMM to ensure that they have locked into place.
That's about it.
The last step is to go into the BIOS on each machine, and just save and exit. This will update it with the new amount of memory (you may see a message about the RAM size changing when you first switch on).
If you really aren't sure about it, and there are no techie friends who can help, call a local PC shop and ask if they'll do it. They might charge a small amount, but it's better than you breaking something if you are not sure.
Hope this helps.
What you'll need to do is to take the case off of both machines and have a look inside.
You'll see some slots about 4 inches long. There should be three of them next to each other. These are the DIMM slots that the memory plugs into.
If both machines have 128MB of RAM, then you'll either have 1 x 128MB DIMM fitted, or 2 x 64MB DIMM fitted.
In the first case, you're not going to be able to move any RAM about, as one machine will have 256MB, and the other will have none.
If you have 2 x 64MB DIMMS, then you can take one out and put it into the other machine. This will give you 192MB of RAM in one machine and 64MB in the other.
Removing and fitting DIMMS is quite straight forward. The main thing to remember is to switch the machines off first!
Then, once inside, you see some catches at each end of the DIMM module. These just ease away from the DIMM. The module should then pop out.
When fitting, the DIMMs have small grooves in them, so they'll only go in the slots one way round. Pull the catches away from the slot, line up the DIMM correctly and push it home. You may need to be a bit firm.
Once it is in, push the catches towards the DIMM to ensure that they have locked into place.
That's about it.
The last step is to go into the BIOS on each machine, and just save and exit. This will update it with the new amount of memory (you may see a message about the RAM size changing when you first switch on).
If you really aren't sure about it, and there are no techie friends who can help, call a local PC shop and ask if they'll do it. They might charge a small amount, but it's better than you breaking something if you are not sure.
Hope this helps.
