Memory upgrade
Upgrade laptop RAM correctly: match DDR generation and SODIMM form factor, check speed and maximum capacity, and avoid mixing incompatible modules.
More RAM stops slowdowns when many apps or browser tabs are open.
Match the DDR generation (DDR4 vs DDR5 are not interchangeable) and use SODIMM laptop modules.
Check your laptop’s maximum supported capacity and number of slots.
Laptop memory uses the small SODIMM form factor, not the larger desktop DIMM. The generation must match your laptop: DDR4 and DDR5 are physically and electrically different and cannot be mixed. Most laptops from recent years use DDR4 SODIMM.
Use modules at the same or higher rated speed; the system runs at the lowest installed speed. Check how many slots your laptop has and its maximum supported capacity — some laptops have one slot plus soldered memory, others have two slots. Going from 8GB to 16GB is the most common worthwhile jump.
On laptops with an accessible panel, RAM sits in angled slots — press the module in at an angle and push down until the clips latch. If your laptop has no service panel or only soldered RAM, an upgrade may not be possible; check your model first.
You can usually mix sizes (e.g. 8GB + 4GB) of the same DDR generation, but matched pairs run best. Never mix DDR4 and DDR5.
It depends on the model and number of slots. Check your laptop’s maximum supported capacity; many support 16GB or 32GB. Send us the model if unsure.
If your laptop still uses a hard disk, the SSD is the bigger speed jump. If you already have an SSD but run out of memory with many tabs/apps, add RAM.
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