Can I have more memory added to my laptop?

[oceanauk]

I know you can add internal hard drives for computers but what about laptops? Is it possible to have additional memory added? I have a sony vaio laptop. Many thanks.

[Kerplunk]

Yes you can install memotry into laptops. Underneath there will be a compartment that you can unscrew and remove to add / remove memory chips.

[Ethel]

Usually you can - but it is far more expensive than for the average desktop.

I use this site:

http://www.crucial.com/uk/

It scans your system and tells you what memory you can buy - they guarantee compatibility. I bought from them, it arrived next day and the instructions were very clear.

It may not be the cheapest, but you will certainly know what to look for!
(But it was the cheapest in my case)

[oceanauk]

Thanks very much. Ethel - would you say it's fairly straight forward enough to do yourself then? I was thinking of having it done in a computer shop but if I can do myself I will!! Many thanks again!

[Ethel]

It is very easy! I am well past pension age and in no way a 'techie' so was very nervous. But so proud of myself when I did it.

Less than ten minutes from start to finish. But I did read the instructions very carefully before I started.

http://www.helpwithpcs.com/upgrading/install-l aptop-memory.htm

[Fitzer]

You do need to be clear about the difference between memory and hard drives though, it is very easy as the others have said to add more memory, however this will not give you more space to save files/pictures/music etc. Changing the hard drive in a laptop is trickier as you need to be able to copy everything from the old to the new because you can't (usually) add a second drive.

[Hammer]

If you need extra storage (to save stuff on) rather than memory (to make it run faster) then you could go for an external hard drive. This plugs into your USB port and is a doddle to get working.

[stevec46]

Some laptops are not that easy to install extra RAM into (i.e. there isn't an access panel on the bottom of the laptop, you have to stripthe laptop down), have a look at:-

http://www.vaio-link.com/tutorials/memory/memo ry.asp?l=en

Put in your model etc and it should tell you.

Steve

[oceanauk]

Thank you everybody for your replies!!