Put RAM and larger hard drive in near Sykesvill

ohen cepel · Oct 23, 2017

I'm NOT a tech savy guy. Bought a new Dell laptop for the kids and thought it be good. Well, I don't have enough RAM in it and the HD needs to be bigger.

Suggestions for someone around Sykesville to do this work?

Thanks in advance!

XCheckR · Oct 23, 2017

Wish i was closer, id do it for a six pack (you pay for parts).

Its actually pretty easy if the laptop is fairly new. Use the express code on dell cite to get the model information, then use the model info to determine the type of memory needed and the max amount it can hold. order memory from Amazon.

Similar with hard drive. The key there is reinstall of the OS/software.

ohen cepel · Oct 23, 2017

Thanks for the input. Do wish you were closer also!

Appreciate having a scope of the issue.

6-Pack · Oct 23, 2017

I'm not far from Sykesville and I can show you how to do it. It's really just unplugging the old RAM, plugging the new RAM in (it only fits one way - you literally cannot screw it up) and doing the same with the hard drive (again, the cabling only fits one way).

Of course, a laptop vs. desktop will make a large difference, but Dells are easy to work on.

XCheckR · Oct 23, 2017

i replaced the screen on my daughters dell laptop. Did the same, looked up model found replacement screen. then found video on youtube. 20 mins had the new screen in. I was nervous cause there are so many variations on screens, but using the dell 'as built' configuration gave me the exact screen part number and from there i got the specs and was able to make sure the one i ordered from Amazon was the same.

ohen cepel · Oct 23, 2017

Sorry, yes it's a laptop (edited first post also).

Does it know the new RAM is there or does it need to be reconfigured? I may be able to handle that. Less confident about reloading the new hard drive.

Thanks for the advice!

6-Pack · Oct 23, 2017

ohen cepel said:
Sorry, yes it's a laptop (edited first post also).

Does it know the new RAM is there or does it need to be reconfigured? I may be able to handle that. Less confident about reloading the new hard drive.

Thanks for the advice!

Post a model number and we can get some YouTube videos and specs for you.

uncfolife · Oct 23, 2017

Try crucial.com for good prices on RAM and the HD. It's real simple and youtube will walk you through the process.

Sundazes · Oct 23, 2017

Yea, just google the model number and ram/ hard drive. You should get vids that show step by step.
Also look into getting a SSD drive. Lots faster and will make a huge difference in speed.

knastera · Oct 23, 2017

uncfolife said:
Try crucial.com for good prices on RAM and the HD. It's real simple and youtube will walk you through the process.

I second the recommendation for Crucial.

bkuether · Oct 23, 2017

ohen cepel said:
I'm NOT a tech savy guy. Bought a new Dell laptop for the kids and thought it be good. Well, I don't have enough RAM in it and the HD needs to be bigger.

Suggestions for someone around Sykesville to do this work?

Thanks in advance!

So the ram is super easy, and the drive is pretty easy as well. I have the cable to clone the drive. How big is the current drive, and what type? Platter or SSD?

motorcoachdoug · Oct 24, 2017

knastera said:
I second the recommendation for Crucial.

I third the recommendation for Crucial. Laptops are very easy to work on as well IMO..

K31 · Oct 24, 2017

If you're not computer saavy, are you sure you need more RAM?

MDFF2008 · Oct 24, 2017

Did you find someone to do this? This is basically my day job. I'm about a half hour away.

ohen cepel · Oct 27, 2017

Thanks all!

Sorry, was on the road and not online.

Had Dell tech support online and they said I needed more RAM for it to run better. So, I assume they aren't telling me wrong. When looking at the diagnostics the processor is often at 100%.

I'll look at the sites given above and see if I think the RAM is something I can handle or not. Hope that takes care of it. If the guys think it won't then I'll have to get help on the drive as that seems beyond me.

Thanks again.

bkuether · Nov 1, 2017

ohen cepel said:
Thanks all!

I'll look at the sites given above and see if I think the RAM is something I can handle or not. Hope that takes care of it. If the guys think it won't then I'll have to get help on the drive as that seems beyond me.

Thanks again.

I am in Eldersburg, I can do the ram for you no issue and will teach you how to fish...... Maybe we could meet at AGC and do it, that would work.

PM me when you have the RAM upgrade in hand. Understand it is better to upgrade in "pairs" with the same ram manufacturer. If it's a single dimm no issue there.

pleasant1911 · Nov 2, 2017

bkuether said:
I am in Eldersburg, I can do the ram for you no issue and will teach you how to fish...... Maybe we could meet at AGC and do it, that would work.

PM me when you have the RAM upgrade in hand. Understand it is better to upgrade in "pairs" with the same ram manufacturer. If it's a single dimm no issue there.

WOW! That is really nice of you!!!

(He should bring a box of ammo for your kind offering)

bkuether · Nov 2, 2017

pleasant1911 said:
WOW! That is really nice of you!!! (He should bring a box of ammo for your kind offering)

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For RAM I cannot take a dime. Hard drive replacement? Yeah, a box or 10.

The problem with doing hard drive stuff, is, on the off chance the source drive goes stupid during the migration, guess who looks like the bad guy? I don't do this for a living so don't have tools, extra drives etc.

I would be hesitant to do that work, but I could walk him through it and he can do it himself. Heck he can even borrow my cable.

ohen cepel · Nov 6, 2017

Thanks all!

I was able to order the RAM and put it in myself (thanks again for the advice there) which is rather amazing since I am not a tech guy. Kids say it works well enough now so I will skip the drive part.

Appreciate it!

XCheckR · Nov 6, 2017

Awesome. Glad you got it done

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