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Written by Dan
Monday, July 09, 2001
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Page 2 of 3 Tools? No tools are required for installation other than this guide and a phillips screwdriver if you need to remove your case's panels. How to Save Your Memory From Death
Memory sticks are very sensitive to static. ESD, or electro-static discharge, is often released when a person grabs onto something without first grounding themself. The result of ESD on memory sticks can often and easily lead to instant death.
Consider the following when installing any PC component:
- Don't work in a room with carpeting unless it's absolutely necessary. You should be able to work in the garage or outside or somewhere that doesn't have carpet. Carpets are loaded with dust, and as you know from rubbing your feet on the carpet as a child (or even an adult if you're strange enough), carpets build electricity quite easily!
- Before you remove the memory from the anti-static bag and before you begin installation, be sure to ground yourself by touching the computer chassis bare metal. If you leave the computer case plugged in (but turned off) while you work on it, you can be sure the earth ground is in-tact. If you don't want to ground yourself, get a ground strap
- Make sure you don't drop any components
-If anti-static air (in a can) is available, spray off any dust while working inside your PC.
Tuan sporting his stylish ground strap in our How to Build a Server article.
Getting Your Hands Dirty
Here's a quick rundown of the basic installation process:
- Remove old RAM (if applicable)
- Locate slot for new RAM
- Insert memory stick into the slot and push it down firmly
- Check the plastic fasteners to ensure the memory is seated properly
- Turn on PC
- Make changes in BIOS for new RAM (if applicable)
To remove RAM, push the plastic fasteners on both sides down till the memory pops out.
The slot farthest from the CPU (closest to the hard drives) is where I'll be putting RAM.
Push down on both sides hard enough to get the memory to click into place.
Examine the white plastic pieces to ensure the memory is fully seated.
You're almost done...
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