Many notebooks with 8G RAM. Whether it is a desktop or a laptop, it is rare to see less than 8G RAM. But if the 8G memory is good for office use, it is not enough to gaming. How to Upgrade the RAM on a Laptop?
Part 1: How to Change Memory on a Laptop
1. Change Laptop Virtual Memory
When the physical memory in computer system is not enough, the system will enable virtual memory automatically to solve the problem of insufficient memory.
The virtual memory, the system uses an area on the hard disk as physical memory (RAM), but because the hard disk read/write speed and memory are far from comparable, so there will be a big difference in performance.
Increasing Virtual Memory in Windows 10:
1) Right click [This PC], select [Properties], in the pop-up window,click [Advanced System Settings] on the left;
2) Then click [Advanced], then click [Settings];
3) Click [Adjust to Best Performance] and [Change].
4) At the bottom of the new window, check what the Recommended value is and how it compares to Currently allocated.
5) If the current setting is significantly less than the recommended, uncheck the Automatically manage paging file size for all drives box at the top of the same windows and then click on [Custom size].
6) Enter the Recommended value in the [Initial Size] box, and a larger figure in the [Maximum Size] box.
7) Click OK to save the new settings.
2. Reduce the application
If you really need to reduce RAM usage. You can do it in two ways.
First, try to use a lighter app alternative as much as possible. If your computer has difficulty opening Photoshop, try a small application (such as Paint.NET) for a small image editing. Use Photoshop only when you are committed to project work.
Applications that are not use for a few months are just wasting resources on your computer, so you should delete them. Do this by navigating to Settings > Apps and clicking Uninstall on any apps you want to delete.
If you use it sometimes and don't want to uninstall the application, you can prevent it from running at start-up. These methods can effectively increase ram on laptop without buying.
3. How to increase physical memory
3.1 System type
The system has 32-bit and 64-bit type. You can right-click on "this pc" to select "properties". The 32-bit system supports up to 3.2G computer memory, while the 64-bit system can reach 128G. So, the computer is a 32-bit system. When installing a memory stick more than 4G, you must reinstall the 64-bit system. If not, even you add more memory is also a futility.
3.2 Can I add more memory to pc?
Many laptops have a sealed bottom or memory soldered to the motherboard,both of which prevent you from upgrading RAM.
Before buying a memory stick, be sure to check if your motherboard has extra memory slots. Normally, you will have 2 memory slots. You need to check if both slots are occupied.
If there is only one memory slot, then upgrading the memory requires replacing the original memory stick and purchasing a larger memory stick, which will cost more.
If you have trouble removing and disassembling the memory, you can also check the number of memory slots on the motherboard through the "CPU-Z" software.
3.3 Memory parameters
When purchasing a memory stick, in addition to paying attention to your own computer system and hardware, you must confirm the memory parameters of your computer.
It is best to purchase the same parameters when upgrading the laptop memory stick. Of course, almost all DDR4 now, so if you should focus on the memory frequency.
If you are adding a memory stick to your notebook, you also need to pay attention to the memory voltage, memory has a standard voltage and low voltage,and the same as the CPU. The new memory voltage must also be the same as the old memory, otherwise, there may be problems that the motherboard does not support.
Part 2: How to expand the memory on Huawei
Notebook disassembly (general considerations for laptop memory upgrade)
1. Turn off the notebook and unplug the power adapter.
2. Open the bottom of the notebook and check the memory module.(Depending on your notebook model, you may have to unscrew the back of the notebook to remove the memory and other components)
3. Avoid static electricity
However, before touching any component in your PC, touch any metal surface inside the computer (for example,the back of the hard drive or the metal connector of another laptop component).This will release any potentially static electricity in your body. Or wear anti-static gloves for disassembly.
4. Remove the memory stick
If you need to pull out some memory module, you can replace them. To remove the memory module, push the clip that secures the clip open. The memory module should be ejected at an angle. Note that it shouldn't remove the memory module force, which may damage the slot.
Hold the edge of the memory module - Do not touch the gold connector on the bottom to lift the module.
5. Install a new memory stick
Next, insert the new module into the open slot at a 45-degree angle with the gold edge facing down. Use your finger to push it into place at a uniform pressure on the top of the module.
When you hear the click and feel the memory stick snap into place, push the module firmly back until it is flat and level and the clip is securely fastened.
Start the laptop and return to the "System properties" or "Task Manager" to verify that new memory has been added.
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