Swapping ram sticks...

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Presario

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Hey,

So, after paying STAPLES to install the new ram onto my Toshiba Satellite A215-S7428 laptop and them screwing it up with a faulty stick, I've received a new stick of ram and am waiting to get home to my laptop with a new hard-drive.

Here is my question,

How do I install it?

Stock: 2X1GB DDR2 RAM
Upgrade: 1X1GB DDR2 Stock RAM & 1X2GB DDR2 Upgrade Ram

The upgrade is from a totally different company but it is confirmed it is compatible.

How do I install this? I know so far I need to install it on the bottom slot and un-plug the notebook, remove the battery. However, I'm wondering if I should hold in the power button for a little bit to dis-charge any remaining power from the PSU's?

Got any other tips or suggestions?

Thanks!

Brendan
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Toshiba Satellite A215-S7428
    CPU
    AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual-Core Processor TK-55 1.8GHz
    Memory
    3GB DDR2 RAM (1X1GB DDR2 RAM & 1X2GB DDR2 RAM)
    Graphics Card(s)
    ATI Radeon X1200 Mobile Graphics 128MB
    Monitor(s) Displays
    15.4" Diagnol Widescreen Tru-Brite TFT LCD Display
    Screen Resolution
    1280X800
    Hard Drives
    160GB (5400RPM)
    Internet Speed
    56K (Dial-up) : 10/100 ETHERNET : Wi-Fi (Realtek 802.11b/g
    Other Info
    It originally came with 2X1GB DDR2 RAM and I swapped out one of the 1GB DDR2 RAM cards for a 2GB DDR2 RAM card.
Presario said:
Hey,

So, after paying STAPLES to install the new ram onto my Toshiba Satellite A215-S7428 laptop and them screwing it up with a faulty stick, I've received a new stick of ram and am waiting to get home to my laptop with a new hard-drive.

Here is my question,

How do I install it?

Stock: 2X1GB DDR2 RAM
Upgrade: 1X1GB DDR2 Stock RAM & 1X2GB DDR2 Upgrade Ram

The upgrade is from a totally different company but it is confirmed it is compatible.

How do I install this? I know so far I need to install it on the bottom slot and un-plug the notebook, remove the battery. However, I'm wondering if I should hold in the power button for a little bit to dis-charge any remaining power from the PSU's?

Got any other tips or suggestions?

Thanks!

Brendan
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Removing the battery would me enough.

To actually install the new module, just note carefully how the old one is mounted before removing it, then mount the new one the same way.

And remember the golden rule: If you need to use force to install it, you are either installing it wrong, or you have the wrong type. Be gentle.
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Custom Build
    CPU
    AMD Phenom 9600 Quad
    Motherboard
    ASUS MB-M3A32-MVP Deluxe/WiFi
    Memory
    2 x A-Data 2GB DDR2-800
    Graphics Card(s)
    ASUS ATI Radeon HD 2400PRO
    Monitor(s) Displays
    SAHARA 21"
    Screen Resolution
    1600x1200
    Hard Drives
    2 x 80GB Seagate (I)
    2 x 120GB Seagate (I/S)
    2 x 200GB Seagate (I/S)
    2 x 250GB Seagate (I/S)
    PSU
    800W
    Case
    Thermaltake Tai-Chi
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    Tai-Chi Water Cooler
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    Genius
    Mouse
    Logitech
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So you're sure I shouldn't dis-charge the PSU's?
I know when I first tried swapping or fixing the faulty stick I didn't discharge the PSU's and I was told that's what caused it to go faulty, they exchanged it anyways.

It's a different make and model too, I'm worried it'll short out or something because it might have different voltage or frequency, should this be a concern?

All I know about mounting it is that you gotta be gentle and put it in and wait 'til you hear a click without forcing or pushing on it hard and the notebook should be on a 45 Degree Angel, is this good enough?

I know how it's mounted already :P
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Toshiba Satellite A215-S7428
    CPU
    AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual-Core Processor TK-55 1.8GHz
    Memory
    3GB DDR2 RAM (1X1GB DDR2 RAM & 1X2GB DDR2 RAM)
    Graphics Card(s)
    ATI Radeon X1200 Mobile Graphics 128MB
    Monitor(s) Displays
    15.4" Diagnol Widescreen Tru-Brite TFT LCD Display
    Screen Resolution
    1280X800
    Hard Drives
    160GB (5400RPM)
    Internet Speed
    56K (Dial-up) : 10/100 ETHERNET : Wi-Fi (Realtek 802.11b/g
    Other Info
    It originally came with 2X1GB DDR2 RAM and I swapped out one of the 1GB DDR2 RAM cards for a 2GB DDR2 RAM card.
Presario said:
So you're sure I shouldn't dis-charge the PSU's?
I know when I first tried swapping or fixing the faulty stick I didn't discharge the PSU's and I was told that's what caused it to go faulty, they exchanged it anyways.

It's a different make and model too, I'm worried it'll short out or something because it might have different voltage or frequency, should this be a concern?

All I know about mounting it is that you gotta be gentle and put it in and wait 'til you hear a click without forcing or pushing on it hard and the notebook should be on a 45 Degree Angel, is this good enough?

I know how it's mounted already :P
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Sounds good. Removing the battery should be enough. It is YOU that needs to ensure that any residual static charges from YOURSELF have been discharged...
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Custom Build
    CPU
    AMD Phenom 9600 Quad
    Motherboard
    ASUS MB-M3A32-MVP Deluxe/WiFi
    Memory
    2 x A-Data 2GB DDR2-800
    Graphics Card(s)
    ASUS ATI Radeon HD 2400PRO
    Monitor(s) Displays
    SAHARA 21"
    Screen Resolution
    1600x1200
    Hard Drives
    2 x 80GB Seagate (I)
    2 x 120GB Seagate (I/S)
    2 x 200GB Seagate (I/S)
    2 x 250GB Seagate (I/S)
    PSU
    800W
    Case
    Thermaltake Tai-Chi
    Cooling
    Tai-Chi Water Cooler
    Keyboard
    Genius
    Mouse
    Logitech
    Internet Speed
    384kbps
    Other Info
    Currently dual booting between Vista x64 Ultimate Windows 7 BETA x64
So you're sure I shouldn't dis-charge the PSU's?
I know when I first tried swapping or fixing the faulty stick I didn't discharge the PSU's and I was told that's what caused it to go faulty, they exchanged it anyways.
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They are innaccurate in this diagnosis, and may have been just covering their tracks...
However it's simple to do. With the AC unplugged and the battery removed just hit the laptop power button a few times...this will discharge any stored energy.
Peter's advice above is sound as well...an anti-static wriststrap is about 5 Bucks.
 

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    Intel Q6600
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    ASUS P5K MBoard.
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    4G OCZ PC2 8500 Platinum
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    EVGA 8800GTS Vid Card
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    500G Seagate SATA
    200G Seagate SATA
    100G WD Caviar SATA
    80G WD Caviar IDE
    PSU
    OCZ Elite 800W PSU
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    RaidMax Smilodon Case
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    Lite-On dual layer DVD burner X 2
    Dos 6.2;Win2K;XP; &
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Other steps to reduce the chances of static build -up: don't stand on a carpet and touch a metal object e.g. a radiator - also, hold the Ram carefully by the edges.

SIW2
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • Operating System
    Vista
    CPU
    Intel E8400
    Motherboard
    ASRock1333-GLAN R2.0
    Memory
    4gb DDR2 800
    Graphics Card(s)
    nvidia 9500GT 1gb
  • Operating System
    win7/vista
    CPU
    intel i5-8400
    Motherboard
    gigabyte b365m ds3h
    Memory
    ballistix 2x8gb 3200
Thank-you for the advice.
Yes, Toshiba, Staples and the GBMicro Co have been good screwing me around for the past few months, now it's my time to take a stance.

Is this wrist-strap necesarry? I really don't have the cash to spend on that just yet, to be honest. If it's a need, I will.

And alright. How many times should I hit that button bro?

& thanks for all your advice :)
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Toshiba Satellite A215-S7428
    CPU
    AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual-Core Processor TK-55 1.8GHz
    Memory
    3GB DDR2 RAM (1X1GB DDR2 RAM & 1X2GB DDR2 RAM)
    Graphics Card(s)
    ATI Radeon X1200 Mobile Graphics 128MB
    Monitor(s) Displays
    15.4" Diagnol Widescreen Tru-Brite TFT LCD Display
    Screen Resolution
    1280X800
    Hard Drives
    160GB (5400RPM)
    Internet Speed
    56K (Dial-up) : 10/100 ETHERNET : Wi-Fi (Realtek 802.11b/g
    Other Info
    It originally came with 2X1GB DDR2 RAM and I swapped out one of the 1GB DDR2 RAM cards for a 2GB DDR2 RAM card.
Hi,

I didn't use a wrist strap when changing my Ram recently.

I did the three things I mentioned in my last post.

1. Don't stand on carpet while replacing Ram

2. Touch a metal object to discharge static e.g. pc case or radiator.

3. Hold the Ram by the edges.

Hope it helps

SIW2
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • Operating System
    Vista
    CPU
    Intel E8400
    Motherboard
    ASRock1333-GLAN R2.0
    Memory
    4gb DDR2 800
    Graphics Card(s)
    nvidia 9500GT 1gb
  • Operating System
    win7/vista
    CPU
    intel i5-8400
    Motherboard
    gigabyte b365m ds3h
    Memory
    ballistix 2x8gb 3200
You TOUCHED a metal OBJECT to discharge YOURSELF? I thought that metal causes the static.
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Toshiba Satellite A215-S7428
    CPU
    AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual-Core Processor TK-55 1.8GHz
    Memory
    3GB DDR2 RAM (1X1GB DDR2 RAM & 1X2GB DDR2 RAM)
    Graphics Card(s)
    ATI Radeon X1200 Mobile Graphics 128MB
    Monitor(s) Displays
    15.4" Diagnol Widescreen Tru-Brite TFT LCD Display
    Screen Resolution
    1280X800
    Hard Drives
    160GB (5400RPM)
    Internet Speed
    56K (Dial-up) : 10/100 ETHERNET : Wi-Fi (Realtek 802.11b/g
    Other Info
    It originally came with 2X1GB DDR2 RAM and I swapped out one of the 1GB DDR2 RAM cards for a 2GB DDR2 RAM card.
Nope. Actually one of the worst things is movement against nylon or similar - hence don't stand on the carpet.
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • Operating System
    Vista
    CPU
    Intel E8400
    Motherboard
    ASRock1333-GLAN R2.0
    Memory
    4gb DDR2 800
    Graphics Card(s)
    nvidia 9500GT 1gb
  • Operating System
    win7/vista
    CPU
    intel i5-8400
    Motherboard
    gigabyte b365m ds3h
    Memory
    ballistix 2x8gb 3200
Okay, touch metal or no? XD
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Toshiba Satellite A215-S7428
    CPU
    AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual-Core Processor TK-55 1.8GHz
    Memory
    3GB DDR2 RAM (1X1GB DDR2 RAM & 1X2GB DDR2 RAM)
    Graphics Card(s)
    ATI Radeon X1200 Mobile Graphics 128MB
    Monitor(s) Displays
    15.4" Diagnol Widescreen Tru-Brite TFT LCD Display
    Screen Resolution
    1280X800
    Hard Drives
    160GB (5400RPM)
    Internet Speed
    56K (Dial-up) : 10/100 ETHERNET : Wi-Fi (Realtek 802.11b/g
    Other Info
    It originally came with 2X1GB DDR2 RAM and I swapped out one of the 1GB DDR2 RAM cards for a 2GB DDR2 RAM card.
Yes , touching a metal object is to discharge static your body may have built up.


Still be careful and only hold the Ram by the edges - it shouldn't take much force to get it in.

SIW2
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • Operating System
    Vista
    CPU
    Intel E8400
    Motherboard
    ASRock1333-GLAN R2.0
    Memory
    4gb DDR2 800
    Graphics Card(s)
    nvidia 9500GT 1gb
  • Operating System
    win7/vista
    CPU
    intel i5-8400
    Motherboard
    gigabyte b365m ds3h
    Memory
    ballistix 2x8gb 3200
Discharging the PSU on a desktop by unplugging and pushing the power button is certainly necessary, but I do not believe laptops have a power supply since it is external. Unplugging the power cord (which has the power supply brick on it) as well as removing the battery should be suffecient.

If you are careful, following the previous suggestions, you should be fine with static electricity.

While you are in there, do not forget to dust your fan and heatsink!
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Dell Inspiron 1420
    CPU
    Intel Core 2 Duo Mobile T7500 @ 2.2Ghz
    Motherboard
    Dell Custom Intel 965 Chipset
    Memory
    2GB (2x1GB) Dual Channel DDR2 667
    Graphics Card(s)
    nVidia GeForce 8400M GS 128MB DDR3 @ 400/600
Fan has been cleaned out because of the over-heating issues by the tech at the Office Depot. Regarding the heat-sink, what's that? Where do I find it? I do notice it's been getting so hot it literally hurts, even through jeans.
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Toshiba Satellite A215-S7428
    CPU
    AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual-Core Processor TK-55 1.8GHz
    Memory
    3GB DDR2 RAM (1X1GB DDR2 RAM & 1X2GB DDR2 RAM)
    Graphics Card(s)
    ATI Radeon X1200 Mobile Graphics 128MB
    Monitor(s) Displays
    15.4" Diagnol Widescreen Tru-Brite TFT LCD Display
    Screen Resolution
    1280X800
    Hard Drives
    160GB (5400RPM)
    Internet Speed
    56K (Dial-up) : 10/100 ETHERNET : Wi-Fi (Realtek 802.11b/g
    Other Info
    It originally came with 2X1GB DDR2 RAM and I swapped out one of the 1GB DDR2 RAM cards for a 2GB DDR2 RAM card.
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