I know the basics of installing a RAM chip into my laptop, from what I have heard it is pretty much just a matter of unplugging the old one and putting in the new one, is that correct?
The thing I am confused about is, how do I know if the chip and my computer will be compatible together. I have a gateway laptop if that helps, is there a database where I can put in my laptop number and it will tell me if the chip will work right?
This is the chip i am looking at in particular right now, i want to upgrade my current 1gb RAM to a 2 GB. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820145034
All of the major RAM manufacturers, like Crucial (crucial.com), Kingston (kingston.com) and Corsair (corsairmemory.com) have tools on their websites that will determine what sorts of RAM your computer can use.
You can also buy directly from their website and their prices are often better than those found at other stores or websites.
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