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Turn off the computer and unplug the power cable.
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Loosen the screws to remove the cover on the right hand side of the computer.
It can differ from box to box.
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Push the cover in the direction of the arrow and remove it completely.
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Put the computer into a lying position.
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Search for the RAM plates on your motherboard.
In my case it's in the left upper corner.
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Before you start touching any of the vital computer parts touch some metal object first.
That way you'll get rid of the static electricity which might damage sensitive computer parts.
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In case you want to replace the old RAM you need to remove it first.
You need to push on the latch so the RAM plate leaves the slot (see picture).
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Do the same thing on the opposite side of the RAM plate and take the plate out.
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If intent to replace more RAM plates the remove them the same way you did the first one.
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It depends on the motherboard what kind of a RAM it supports (SDRAM, DDR2, DDR3).
Make sure you have the right one.
It's usually written on the RAM plate label.
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Put the new memory plate into the slot.
Make sure you put it the right way around.
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Now use your fingers to push it down on one side, the latch should pop in automatically if you're doing it right.
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If you did it on one side do the same on the other side of the memory plate.
The latch should pop right in.
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Put the box back together, plug it in and turn it on.
If you hear some short beeps the RAM plates weren't inserted correctly.
Don't panic, turn the computer off, unplug it and check if the RAM plates are put firmly into the slots.
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When you're done, check if your system detected the new RAM.
Right click Computer.
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