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Introduction |
This guide will show a step-by-step process of replacing a RAM Stick in a Dell Inspiron 15 5577 Gaming Laptop.[br] | | | The role of RAM (Random Access Memory) in a computer temporarily hold and carry data that are currently in use. RAMs can be thought of as short term memory in computers. The processor will access these memory when it needs it; this way it is faster and more efficient than having to gather data straight from the hard drive. | | | The BIOS system (Basic Input/Output System) also takes use of your RAM, the BIOS is what’s responsible for booting up the system. After booting, the BIOS will copy itself in the processor cache and then to the RAM. | | | Symptoms of a faulty memory-module are constant device crashes, and failure to successfully boot. This may be caused due to overheating, or by random chance. | | | Before buying a new RAM stick, it is recommended to check whether it is a slot issue (Follow this guide when working on your device). Laptops have two memory-module slots, therefore reseat the RAM stick to the other slot and turn on the device for a test run. If the same symptoms occur, then it is due for a new RAM stick. If it boots successfully and is functional, then the issue was the memory-module slot. That slot will be unable to read anything from now on, so it is recommended not to use that slot again. | | | Before working on your device, make sure that it is comepletely shut off and disconnected from a power source. |
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