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adding memory to Toshiba Laptop

Mar 19, 2005 8:59AM PST

Hi All,
I have a Toshiba 1555CDS Laptop with 32 megs of memory. I have a 64 meg stick coming to up the memory to 96 megs. I have never installed memory before, so thought I had better check before jumping in.
My question is: is all I have to do is just install the new 64 meg stick in the vacant slot and close it up. I have been assured that the memory I ordered is compatible with the 32 megs of original memory. I was also advised that the original 32 megs is "permanent memory and should not be removed. The computer will hold no more than 160 megs of memory - the original 32 and an additional stick of 128. I am running Windows ME and only use the computer as a backup to my desktop, which is on wireless.
Thanks Wetnabber

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It's a snap, but...
Mar 19, 2005 12:18PM PST

Make sure to ground yourself and discharge any static build-up you might have by touching a metal doornob, your computer's metal case, etc., before you handle the RAM...otherwise you might fry it. You could also buy an anti-static wrist strap...which is what a lot of pros use. I've always gotten by with doornobs, etc...and by not shuffling around in fluffy socks on cold winter days before handling any of my PC's components. The RAM will come in an anti-static bag for a real good reason. And don't forget to hang onto the bag--you might need it again someday.

Hope this helps you. Wink

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adding memory
Mar 19, 2005 11:44PM PST

OK, thanks. I will do that.
Wetnabber