where do i locate the ram card in a computer i am restoring?
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your memory is located in slots that are usually paired in 2's (example: http://images.tigerdirect.com/itemDetails/A458-2124/A458-2124-out6-hl.jpg ).  Your motherboard could have 2, 3 or 4 of these slots.  I know 3 slots but you just said there are paired in 2's.  If there is 3 slots 2 will be side by side and one will be separated a bit (example: http://images.tigerdirect.com/itemdetails/B/B450/B450-2024/B450-2024-memory.jpg ).  If you are going to be updating the memory you will need to put in matching memory sticks on the 2 slots that are side by side.  Also if you have never changed out memory before you will have to push down the two latchs that are at each end of the slots, and when putting the memory back in just leave the latchs open and push the memory down and it will latch automatically.  good luck
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try  http://www.crucial.com/systemscanner/
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In your laptop's manual, it shows where the slot is.\nToshiba's website does also.\nhttp://www.csd.toshiba.com/cgi-bin/tais/su/su_sc_docTOC.jsp?moid=191877&ct=UG&soid=210682&BV_SessionID=@@@@1296195937.1164673138@@@@&BV_EngineID=ccchaddjhhgkedhcgfkceghdgngdgmm.0\nClick Printer Friendly Version\ngo to page 49 for a picture of your machine and the memory expansion slot.
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It would seem to me that crucial.com ofers refurbished products as well not to mention, they offer a tool to identify what type of ram you need. kahlon.com seems to be a retail site offering a broader range of PC parts. If I had to choose bettween the two of the for the sole purpose of aquiring ram it would be crucial.com .....There are many other sites as well. You can use a 3rd party system information software such as everest home to obtain the ram info. you need: http://www.majorgeeks.com/EVEREST_Free_Edition_d4181.html and then find you a deal at ebay: http://computers.ebay.com/  Good Luck!
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Use Crucial's Memory Tool Advisor.\n\nhttp://www.crucial.com/index.asp
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Installing Memory:\n\n1.      Open the case. You can leave all of the plugs in place and components attached.\n\n2.      Get grounded. Before touching the new memory or anything inside the computer, you need to get grounded. The easiest way to be sure that you are grounded is to use an inexpensive antistatic wrist strap that can be purchased at a local electronics or computer store. If you don’t have a wrist strap, touch the inside of the chassis while the PC is still plugged in; this will ground you. Once you are grounded, unplug the computer from the wall.\n\n3.      Find the place to insert the module. Look for other memory like the memory you have just purchased. You will see empty slots next to the memory that is already in place.\n\n4.      Pick up the memory module by the side edges. Don’t touch the flat surfaces or the contacts along the bottom. Orient the memory to match the memory that is already installed. Insert the memory module in the first empty slot next to the currently installed memory. Different types of memory install slightly differently.\n\na.       DIMMs and most newer types of memory are simply inserted into the slot with a gentle downward pressure. The clips on both sides of the module must snap into place for the module to be properly seated.\n\nb.      SIMMs are a slightly older type of memory found in most computers more than three years old. They are inserted at a 45-degree angle and then rotated to a vertical position. Again, the supporting clips will snap into place.\n\n5.      Replace the cover, plug in the computer, and turn it on. In some computers, you will see the amount of RAM scroll by, confirming that the computer has recognized the new memory. If the memory has not been installed properly, there may be error messages, or the computer may freeze. If anything seems abnormal, remove and reinstall the new memory. Once everything is running properly, you can hold down the ALT key while double-clicking on My Computer to see the System Properties screen which will confirm the amount of memory that your computer thinks is installed.
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Type dxdiag in Start > Run and click OK. \nClick the display tab. Your display card's details are listed here. Onboard memory is listed under Approx. Total Memory.
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The website below has a feature to scan your system and it will tell you exactly what kind of slots you have for both your video card and your RAM.  I've bought RAM from them before, very good service and aftersales.\n\nhttp://www.crucial.com/
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www.crucial.com\nsome of the memory may be diverted over for video memory.  There may be a setting in the BIOS.
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First, check on Crucial.com to make certain that the memory you have is the proper memory for your computer! They have a tool to help you select the proper memory.\n\nThen she goes like this:\n\n1. Turn off and unplug the computer and remove the battery.\n2. Turn the computer over.\n3. Locate the memory access panel.\n4. Remove the Phillips screw and the cover.\n5. Remove the old memory module(if your replacing it) or add the new memory modules. While handling these, do not touch the gold contacts and make sure you are static free. Static electricity will fry memory. The modules are inserted at a slight angle into the SODIMM slot with slight pressure downward till the memory module tab locks click into place.\n6.Replace the memory panel hatch and secure with the Phillips screw.\n7. Plug the power source back into the computer and turn it on.\n8. Go to "Control Panel" in Windows XP and select "System" on the "General" tab it will list information about your computer look at the RAM to make sure that the computer recognizes the added memory.\n9. Run MEMTEST 86+ to check your memory for errors. You can get it off the net, but it will have to be made to a "bootable" disk in NERO. A "Bootable" disc is inserted BEFORE you turn your computer on. The program then loads automatically and starts to run. When MEMTEST 86+ runs you'll have a blue screen with white text. MEMTEST 86+ runs a series of tests over and over to test the memory modules in your computer. If you see any red fields during the test phase, you have a bad memory module. The best way to test if you have more than 1 module is one at a time.\n\nGood Luck!
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Go to www.crucial.com. They have an easy way to figure out what you need.
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Firstly, remove the new RAM that you have added. If your PC starts, then you are in good luck otherwise, take it to a service station. In case you system is booting after taking out the new memory stick, then, the problem you are facing can be explained below:-\nThe two sticks of memeory i.e. RAM on the PC have to be identical i.e. same speed and same size of RAM. So either change the new memory stick to match the existing one or remove the old one and let your system work with the new memory stick i.e. 256 MB of RAM although today anything less than 512MB is not recomended. Incase your system is not working with the new memory after removing the old one, then, your PC doesnot support the new memory stick in view of the reasons listed below:-\nLatency issues\nRAM speed not supported by your PC\nIf you are not comfortable with hardware related troubleshooting, I will recommend you to go to a service station or e-mail me the exact problem and I will help you out.
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If you are talking about RAM, try the tool at crucial.com, it will identify your motherboard and capabilities. If it does not work, you should be able to tell it the brand and model number of most name brand PC's and motherboards and get an answer.
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go to http://www.crucial.com and download their tool for seeing what kind of RAM you have and what is their recommendation
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http://www.crucial.com/store/listmfgr.asp?cat=RAM
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Take one of your sticks of ram out of your computer and look at it. It should say on the ram what kind it is and you can also see how many pins it is.
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go to www.crucial.com and find out