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has, so the computer uses the page file a lot to swap things in and out of

active RAM. This results in sluggish performance. Adding RAM or replacing

existing sticks with more RAM will dramatically improve performance.

How to Add or Replace RAM Upgrading the RAM in a portable PC

requires a couple of steps. First, you need to get the correct RAM. Refer to

the manufacturer’s Web site or to the manual (if any) that came with the

portable for the specific RAM needed. Once you know the type, you need to

make sure you know the configuration of any existing RAM in the system. If

you are planning to upgrade from 4 GB to 8 GB, you need to know if your

portable already has one module at 4 GB, or two modules at 2 GB.

CAUTION Some portables may have both built-in and removable

batteries.

Second, every portable offers a unique challenge to the tech who wants to

upgrade the RAM, because there’s no standard location for RAM placement

in portables. The RAM slots may not even be in the same spot. More often

than not, you need to unscrew or pop open a panel on the underside of the

portable (see Figure 23-33). Then you press out on the restraining clips and

the RAM stick pops up (see Figure 23-34). Gently remove the old stick of

RAM and insert the new one by reversing the steps.

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