Chapter 6, Problem 2CTQ

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Current memory modules:

The following are the current memory modules used to increase the memory capacity...

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Differences of memory modules:

The following table represents the currently used memory modules and its differences based upon the type, size, speed and price.

Characteristics	SIMM	DIMM	RIMM
Type	The memory board uses 30 pin connector types.	The memory board uses 168 pin or 184 pin connector type.	The memory board uses 168 pin connector type.
Size	It is about $3.5\times .75$ inches in size

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Recommendations to upgrade laptop’s memory:

Based upon the expert’s knowledge from the industry, the following are the methods and recommendations to upgrade the laptop’s memory,

• Initially, check how much memory is available on the laptop to avoid the bottle necks of the computer.
  • Open the “Windows Task manager” and in the “Task manager” tab, it shows how much memory is used out of total memory.
  • For more detailed view, there is an option “Open Resource monitor” in the Task manager window that shows the amount of physical memory available in the laptop.
• Next, check whether the laptop can be upgraded or not...

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Type and amount of memory for laptop:

• There is an application called “Crucial system scanner” which is need to be downloaded based upon the terms and conditions.
• After downloading and executing the application, it displays some of the re...

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Reason for not purchasing more memory on laptop:

Even though the computer is supported for more memory, the mother board supports for limited amount of memory or else the memory would not work.

• On each motherboard, there is a controller to access the Random Access Memory (RAM). So, there will be a limiting factor to access the memory by that controller...

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Available slots in memory modules:

The following are the simple steps to check the available slots in the laptop,

• First open task manager in “Run” command.
• Then select “performance” tab and click on the “memory section”...

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Safety measures:

While upgrading the memory in laptop, there will be a chance of electrostatic discharge and to avoid this, let need to ground the component and this can be achieved by the following safety measure...

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Better option:

Actually, this is a complex decision to take whether the laptop is needed to be upgraded or replaced. This is because,

• Some of the different component in the laptop is not an easy process to replace, but it is possible to upgrade the laptop if some of the proper tools are available.
• Moreover, the user requires little patience to upgrade the laptop...