COMPUTER SYSTEMS SERVICING

MODULES

Quarter 3 – Module 18

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NAME OF TEACHER: RENE JAMES MESA

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DISCUSSION:

How to install memory

RAM - RANDOM ACCESS MEMORY: The personal computer memory module is a

piece of hardware that allows stored data to be accessed randomly. Its main
function is to store the data temporarily.

Function of RAM
Because of its volatility, RAM can't store permanent data. RAM can be compared
to a person's short-term memory, and a hard disk drive to a person's longterm memory.
Short-term memory is focused on immediate work, but it can only keep a limited
number of facts in view at any one time. When a person's short-term memory fills up, it
can be refreshed with facts stored in the brain's long-term memory.

How does RAM work?

The term random access as applied to RAM comes from the fact that any storage
location, also known as any memory address, can be accessed directly. Originally, the
term Random Access Memory was used to distinguish regular core memory from offline
memory.
Offline memory typically referred to magnetic tape from which a specific piece
of data could only be accessed by locating the address sequentially, starting at the
beginning of the tape. RAM is organized and controlled in a way that enables data to be
stored and retrieved directly to and from specific locations.
Other types of storage -- such as the hard drive and CD-ROM-- are also accessed
directly or randomly, but the term random access isn't used to describe these other types
of storage.

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 RAM is similar in concept to a set of boxes in which each box can hold a 0 or a 1.
Each box has a unique address that is found by counting across the columns and down
the rows. A set of RAM boxes is called an array, and each box is known as a cell.

Precautions Before Installation!

Static electricity can damage the components in your system. To protect
your system’s components from static damage during the installation process,
touch any of the unpainted metal surfaces on your computer’s frame or wear an
ESD wrist strap before touching or handling internal components. Either method
will safely discharge static electricity that’s naturally present in your body.
To protect your memory module, avoid touching the gold pins or components
(chips). It’s best to hold the module by the top or side edges.

Installing memory can be done in a matter of minutes, but there’s no need to

feel rushed. Work at your own pace and consult this guide or the video as often
as you need to!

Step 1 - Gathering Supplies

Clear off your installation space and make sure you’re working in a static-safe
environment. Remove any plastic bags or papers from your workspace. Then, you’ll
need the following items:

• Your desktop computer

• Crucial® desktop memory
• Screwdriver
• Owner’s manual
Step 2 - Shut Down Your Desktop Computer

Because your files, documents, and data are on your storage drive, not your
Random Access Memory (RAM), they remain unaffected during this process.

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Step 3 - Unplug the Power Cable

Step 4 - Hold the Power Button for Five Seconds

This discharges any residual electricity still in the system.

Step 5 - Open the Case

For instructions about opening your specific system, consult its owner’s manual.
You can also take pictures as you work through the process to see where cables or
screws are attached to make it easier to put back together.

Open computer case

Step 6 - Ground Yourself!

Touch an unpainted metal surface – this is an extra safeguard that protects your
computer memory and components from static damage during the installation process.

Ground yourself

Step 7 - Remove Existing Memory Modules

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 Press down on the clips on the sides of each module, the clip mechanism will
push the memory module up. You can then pull the module completely out.

Step 8 - Install Memory

Holding the modules along the edges, align the notches on the module with the
ridge in the slot, then apply even pressure and firmly press the module in. It usually takes
about 30 pounds of pressure to fully install the module. How to install memory in your
computer:

1. First Open the DIMM slot clips then position the memory card.

2. Align the module with the slot, making sure the groove on the module lines up
with the notch on the slot.

3 Without forcing anything, slide the module into the DIMM slot and push down
evenly on each corner until both clips snap shut. This may require some force

so check that you have the module aligned with the slot correctly before

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 4 pushing hard.

Note
Some desktops require you to install modules in matched pairs (memory banks).
If this is the case, the slots will likely be labelled for how the memory should be installed.
If you only have two memory slots, don’t worry about this – proceed with the simple
install.

Step 9 - Close the Computer Case

Step 10 - Plug the Power Cable in Your Memory is now Installed!
Boot up and enjoy a more responsive computer that’s now better equipped to
run memory-intensive apps.

Helpful Hints and Installation Troubleshooting Tips

If your system does not boot up, check the following items:
• If you receive an error message or hear a series of beeps, your system might not
be recognizing the new memory modules. Remove and reinstall the modules.
Push down hard on the modules until the clips fold back up.
• If your system won't boot, check all the connections inside your computer. It is
easy to bump a cable and pull it out of its connector, which will disable devices
such as your hard drive or CD-ROM.
• When restarting your system, you might get a message prompting you to
update the configuration settings. Refer to your owner's manual for
information. If you are still unsure, please call Crucial Technical Support for
assistance.
• If you get a memory mismatch message, follow the prompts to enter the Setup
menu, and then select Save and Exit. (This is not an error—some systems must
do this to update the system settings).

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• If the groove on the memory module and the ridge in the computer do not
match up, do not force the module into the slot. You might have the wrong type
of memory.
• Your system recognizes only half of the new module's memory. To make sure
the computer is registering the memory you’ve added, follow these steps:

1. Click on the Start menu or Windows button

2. Right-click on Computer or My Computer
3. Select Properties
4. You will see the Installed Memory (RAM) listed. It should match the
amount you installed.
5. If you encounter problems after checking these helpful tips, please contact
Crucial Technical Support.

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References:
https://sites.google.com/a/deped.gov.ph/ict-teacher-s-
portal/computersystemsservicing-ncii https://www.crucial.com/articles/about-
memory/how-toupgrade-desktopmemory