1.1 (Random-access memory (RAM)

Question 1

What should you use to pry up the shield protecting the RAM in a laptop?

Answer 1

A pry bar.

Question 2

How do you remove the RAM from a laptop?

Answer 2

Press alongside the retainer clips and the RAM pops up at 45 degree angle, and then pull it out.

Question 3

Why should you upgrade your RAM if your machine is slow?

Answer 3

Because it is one of the easiest and cheapest ways to upgrade your machine.

Question 4

What should you do before replacing and buying new RAM to replace your old RAM?

Answer 4

Check the manual for the type of RAM you have, in case it is dual or single ram.

Question 5

What type of memory do laptops use?

Answer 5

SODIMM.

Question 6

What configurations does SODIMM come in?

Answer 6

1. 32-bit (72-pin and 100-pin)
2. 64-bit (144-pin SDRAM, 200-pin DDR/DDR2, 204-pin DDR3, 260-pin DDR4, and 262-pin DDR5)

Question 7

What is essential when replacing RAM?

Answer 7

Ensure the correct form factor. Just as with desktop computers, make sure the SODIMM you want to put into the laptop is compatible with the motherboard. The same standards that apply to desktop memory compatibility apply to laptops.

Question 8

A DDR4 SODIMM has how many pins?

Answer 8

260

Question 9

A DDR3 SODIMM has how many pins?

Answer 9

204