{"id":7438,"date":"2023-08-03T16:28:27","date_gmt":"2023-08-03T10:58:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cpuforever.com\/?p=7438"},"modified":"2023-08-03T16:28:32","modified_gmt":"2023-08-03T10:58:32","slug":"can-you-add-external-ram-to-a-laptop","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cpuforever.com\/builds\/can-you-add-external-ram-to-a-laptop\/","title":{"rendered":"Can You Add External RAM To a Laptop? Here's an Easy Breakdown"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>You can't add external RAM to your laptop. But you can upgrade your laptop's RAM internally. You'll have to open its case up to do this. First check whether your laptop has soldered its RAM, though, and how much its maximum RAM capacity is.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You should be able to find its maximum RAM capacity from its spec sheet. My sister who's a bit of a newb needed help with this recently. She wanted to upgrade to 32 GB of memory, but couldn't figure out how to check whether this was possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I ran her through how to check this, and how to add memory modules to her laptop's RAM. So, I thought about telling you <a href=\"https:\/\/cpuforever.com\/builds\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">how to upgrade<\/a> your laptop's RAM too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_64 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-white ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-661169c1ac08d\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-661169c1ac08d\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/cpuforever.com\/builds\/can-you-add-external-ram-to-a-laptop\/#Can_You_Add_External_RAM_To_a_Laptop\" title=\"Can You Add External RAM To a Laptop?\">Can You Add External RAM To a Laptop?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/cpuforever.com\/builds\/can-you-add-external-ram-to-a-laptop\/#Step_1_Check_Your_Computers_Specifications\" title=\"Step 1: Check Your Computer&#039;s Specifications\">Step 1: Check Your Computer's Specifications<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/cpuforever.com\/builds\/can-you-add-external-ram-to-a-laptop\/#1_Maximum_RAM_Capacity\" title=\"1. Maximum RAM Capacity\">1. Maximum RAM Capacity<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/cpuforever.com\/builds\/can-you-add-external-ram-to-a-laptop\/#2_RAM_Type_Ram_Sizes\" title=\"2. RAM Type\/ Ram Sizes\">2. RAM Type\/ Ram Sizes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/cpuforever.com\/builds\/can-you-add-external-ram-to-a-laptop\/#3_Available_RAM_Slots\" title=\"3. Available RAM Slots\">3. Available RAM Slots<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/cpuforever.com\/builds\/can-you-add-external-ram-to-a-laptop\/#Step_2_Add_the_Ram\" title=\"Step 2: Add the Ram\">Step 2: Add the Ram<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/cpuforever.com\/builds\/can-you-add-external-ram-to-a-laptop\/#Method_1_Add_the_Ram_to_a_Laptop_Internally\" title=\"Method 1: Add the Ram to a Laptop Internally\">Method 1: Add the Ram to a Laptop Internally<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/cpuforever.com\/builds\/can-you-add-external-ram-to-a-laptop\/#Method_2_Use_the_ReadyBoost_Software_and_a_USB_Flash_Drive\" title=\"Method 2: Use the ReadyBoost Software (and a USB Flash Drive)\">Method 2: Use the ReadyBoost Software (and a USB Flash Drive)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/cpuforever.com\/builds\/can-you-add-external-ram-to-a-laptop\/#How_Much_RAM_Do_You_Need_in_Your_Laptop\" title=\"How Much RAM Do You Need in Your Laptop?\">How Much RAM Do You Need in Your Laptop?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/cpuforever.com\/builds\/can-you-add-external-ram-to-a-laptop\/#Can_You_Upgrade_8GB_RAM_to_16GB\" title=\"Can You Upgrade 8GB RAM to 16GB?\">Can You Upgrade 8GB RAM to 16GB?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/cpuforever.com\/builds\/can-you-add-external-ram-to-a-laptop\/#Does_RAM_Increase_Laptop_Speed\" title=\"Does RAM Increase Laptop Speed?\">Does RAM Increase Laptop Speed?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/cpuforever.com\/builds\/can-you-add-external-ram-to-a-laptop\/#What_is_the_Highest_RAM_for_a_Laptop\" title=\"What is the Highest RAM for a Laptop?\">What is the Highest RAM for a Laptop?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/cpuforever.com\/builds\/can-you-add-external-ram-to-a-laptop\/#Is_It_OK_to_Use_100_RAM\" title=\"Is It OK to Use 100% RAM?\">Is It OK to Use 100% RAM?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/cpuforever.com\/builds\/can-you-add-external-ram-to-a-laptop\/#Final_Words\" title=\"Final Words\">Final Words<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_You_Add_External_RAM_To_a_Laptop\"><\/span>Can You Add External RAM To a Laptop?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You can't add RAM externally - your laptop's memory is installed directly into its motherboard. But all is not lost, as you can try and upgrade your internal RAM.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are 2 steps to upgrading your internal RAM.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/cpuforever.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Replacement-and-Expansion-of-RAM-in-the-Laptop-1200x800.jpg\" alt=\"Replacement and Expansion of RAM in the Laptop\" class=\"wp-image-7447\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cpuforever.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Replacement-and-Expansion-of-RAM-in-the-Laptop.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cpuforever.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Replacement-and-Expansion-of-RAM-in-the-Laptop-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cpuforever.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Replacement-and-Expansion-of-RAM-in-the-Laptop-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_1_Check_Your_Computers_Specifications\"><\/span>Step 1: Check Your Computer's Specifications<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It's important that you first check whether your laptop RAM is soldered into place. There's no way you would be able to add more memory, or do any of what I'm about to tell you if this is the case. You can actually check this from your laptop's manual.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you're sure that you're good to go, you can check the below things.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Maximum_RAM_Capacity\"><\/span>1. Maximum RAM Capacity<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Make sure that you find the maximum RAM that your laptop can handle. You don't have to do much to find this. Your computer's manual will have this information. However, if you want, you can also use sites, like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cpuid.com\/softwares\/cpu-z.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">CPU-Z<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let's say that your laptop can handle a maximum of 16 GB RAM. This means that you won't be able to go above this and install any RAM cards higher than 16 GB.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_RAM_Type_Ram_Sizes\"><\/span>2. RAM Type\/ Ram Sizes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you've figured your laptop's maximum RAM capacity, you need to check the type of memory stick that you're using. This will dictate the type of RAM sticks that you can get (like DDR2, DDR3, or DDR4).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can actually check what type your laptop's memory is from its manual, or get this information from sites like CPU-Z, once again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Available_RAM_Slots\"><\/span>3. Available RAM Slots<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Lastly, you need to find out how many available RAM slots your laptop has. If it has two RAM slots, and one of them is in use, you'll have to try and upgrade its memory with the one slot that's available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let's say you want to upgrade your 16 GB of RAM to 32 Gigs. Now, if you only have one RAM slot available, you'll have to use a 32 GB RAM stick instead of two 16 GB ones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_2_Add_the_Ram\"><\/span>Step 2: Add the Ram<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Since you can't add external RAM to a laptop, you will either have to upgrade your memory internally, or use some kind of a workaround, like ReadyBoost and a USB flash drive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_1_Add_the_Ram_to_a_Laptop_Internally\"><\/span>Method 1: Add the Ram to a Laptop Internally<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The first method is opening your laptop up, and adding the RAM sticks yourself. As you can imagine, it's a bit of work for a newbie, as you need to open your laptop case up. But I've made the process to upgrade your laptop's RAM as easy as possible:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Purchase the appropriate RAM stick (make sure it's compatible with your laptop and meets the maximum capacity of how much memory your computer can handle)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Power your laptop off, and then unplug it from its power source<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Unscrew your laptop's back<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Refer to your laptop's manual to find its dedicated RAM slot\/ RAM slots - it usually is on the bottom end and is secured with screws or latches<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you don't have multiple slots available, open the RAM compartment (using either the screws or latches), and then release the RAM stick that was pre-installed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you have another RAM slot or have freed the slot that the pre-installed laptop memory was in, you will now have to install the additional RAM stick that you bought. Simply remove it from its packaging, and then align it with the notches on the slot<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Make sure that you press the internal RAM in: you will know you did a good job when you hear a click<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Close the RAM compartment after you're done installing the RAM internally, and then screw the laptop back case up<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Power on your computer now. Your laptop should automatically recognize the new laptop RAM that you have added<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, adding external RAM to laptops would be easier than opening up your laptop case. But at the end of the day, the process to follow is not that hard. You can check this tutorial I've added for more guidance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How to Upgrade laptop RAM and How to Install laptop Memory 2019  - Faster laptop - Beginners\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/zhaSzi60fHk?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_2_Use_the_ReadyBoost_Software_and_a_USB_Flash_Drive\"><\/span>Method 2: Use the ReadyBoost Software (and a USB Flash Drive)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>If you don't want to open your laptop up, that's totally fine. You can instead use the ReadyBoost software as a workaround. It's a pre-built Windows feature, and is completely free. It essentially lets you plug in a <a class=\"aawp-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B015CH1PJU?tag=cpu4-20&amp;linkCode=ogi&amp;th=1&amp;psc=1\" title=\"USB flash drive\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-aawp-product-id=\"B015CH1PJU\" data-aawp-product-title=\"SanDisk 128GB Ultra Flair USB 3.0 Flash Drive - SDCZ73-128G-G46 black\" data-aawp-geotargeting=\"true\">USB flash drive<\/a>, and send your computer memory to it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a bit of a workaround, though. You won't be adding to the existing RAM, but just providing a location to store frequently accessed data. This should give your PC a bit of a performance boost, as your tasks can be accessed faster.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here's how you can use the tool to work on your laptop's RAM:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Check your laptop's USB ports, and then connect a USB flash drive to one of them (you need to make sure that it has at least 256 MB of available space, and is USB 2.0 or higher to get ReadyBoost Windows feature to work)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>After the drive is in a USB port, you should get a message on your computer telling you the drive was inserted<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>There should be a prompt asking you how you want to use the device. If you don't see it, you can manually open it by right-clicking on the drive in your computer's File Explorer, and then selecting Properties, and then ReadyBoost<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select the Use This Device button once ReadyBoost is up and running<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click on the Use This Device button, and then use the slider that pops up to allocate the amount of RAM to the USB drive<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click on the Apply button to confirm, and then choose OK to save the changes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How to Speed up Slow PC using a Flash Drive | ReadyBoost Feature On Windows 10 Faster than Ever\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/OSfQrknp82E?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Much_RAM_Do_You_Need_in_Your_Laptop\"><\/span>How Much RAM Do You Need in Your Laptop<strong>?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I'd say if you're just using your laptop for everyday tasks, like browsing the internet and doing some light gaming, you'll be perfectly fine with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crucial.com\/articles\/about-memory\/how-much-ram-does-my-computer-need#\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">just 8 gigs<\/a> of memory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But if you are going to be doing a bit of hardcore gaming and maybe some video editing, then you'll need at least 16 GB of memory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lastly, I'd recommend 32 GB if you are going to be using more challenging programs, like Photoshop all the time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_You_Upgrade_8GB_RAM_to_16GB\"><\/span>Can You Upgrade 8GB RAM to 16GB?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Although you can upgrade 8 GB RAM to 16 GB of RAM, there are a few factors, like RAM speed and slot availability that you have to consider. From them, one of the most important is compatibility. You basically have to make sure that your laptop can handle 16 GB of RAM. You'll have to check your laptop's manual, or computer's hardware information online for this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Of course, whether you'l be able to add more RAM depends on if your Laptop's RAM is soldered into place too. If it is, it's directly connected to your motherboard, and the power supply. So, you won't be able to install RAM like you want.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_RAM_Increase_Laptop_Speed\"><\/span>Does RAM Increase Laptop Speed?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Generally speaking, your <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dell.com\/support\/kbdoc\/en-ca\/000129805\/how-random-access-memory-ram-affects-performance#:\">processing speed increases<\/a> when you have more RAM. So, your laptop will be able to do tasks more efficiently. You'll basically be increasing the speed at which your computer's memory transfers information from one component to the other.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_Highest_RAM_for_a_Laptop\"><\/span>What is the Highest RAM for a Laptop?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.techradar.com\/best\/128gb-ram-laptops-in-2023-heres-all-weve-found-so-far\">laptops that have 128 GB<\/a> that are commercially available. However, most users, even if they do graphic-intensive tasks, won't need 128 GB of RAM. It's really only suitable for users who use their computer for niche tasks, like artificial intelligence, or 3D modeling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But in the future, there is always the possibility that these 128 GB laptops become more and more common.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_It_OK_to_Use_100_RAM\"><\/span>Is It OK to Use 100% RAM?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are using 100% of your laptop RAM, this means that your system's memory is fully being utilized. So, there's no memory left for the other aspects of your laptop's performance. If you're regularly running complex tasks, like video rendering, then getting close to maxing your laptop's RAM isn't a surprise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, if your laptop's RAM is constantly being used at 100%, no matter the type of tasks that you are using, then it's clear that you have insufficient memory on your computer. You'll be stuck with a bunch of different issues because of this, like slow response times, application crashes, and freezing. You can check what I mentioned earlier on how to install RAM internally to fix this.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/cpuforever.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Installing-RAM-Chip-to-the-Laptop-1200x800.jpg\" alt=\"Installing RAM Chip to the Laptop\" class=\"wp-image-7446\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cpuforever.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Installing-RAM-Chip-to-the-Laptop.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cpuforever.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Installing-RAM-Chip-to-the-Laptop-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cpuforever.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Installing-RAM-Chip-to-the-Laptop-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_Words\"><\/span>Final Words<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, you can upgrade the Random Access Memory on your laptop. But adding external RAM is not something that you can do. You'll have to try and internally add the additional memory, instead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But to upgrade your laptop's RAM, you will first need to check whether your laptop supports additional RAM, and how big of a memory stick you can add.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not all laptops let you change the existing RAM, too - they can have their memory slots soldered into their motherboard. You should always check this, before trying to find out the maximum amount of memory that you can add. Also, you can use the USB flash drive workaround too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you've checked all of this, it's pretty easy to add RAM to a laptop. I ran through all the steps to follow in-depth earlier. Hopefully, you found them and this guide helpful in adding RAM to a laptop useful.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You can't add external RAM to your laptop. But you can upgrade your laptop's RAM internally. 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