memory chip

[450rRacer22]

hey guys i was just wondering how hard it is to install a memory chip into a laptop computer. im thinking about getting one and wanna put it in myself. i have a gateway laptop, and its a kingston memory chip. let me know, thanks

link to the chip
http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/Kingston-Technologies-1GB-PC2-4200-DDR2-SDRAM-Laptop-Memory-KVR533D2S4-1G/sem/rpsm/oid/131002/catOid/-12995/rpem/ccd/productDetail.do#forums

[450rRacer22]

anyone?

[d3ktrix]

It's super easy, especially if the ram bays are on the bottom of the laptop. Which normally would only require moving 1 or 2 screws.
Worst case its under the keyboard, where you might need to remove the plastic power button area and a few screws from the keyboard.

Just make sure the laptops off when your messing with it and you should be good.

[450rRacer22]

alright thanks a lot man. did you look at the link at all? just wondering cuz i was just gonna see if this would be a good chip to get. it has good reviews and they say it really speeds things up so i just figured i would get it.

[d3ktrix]

Kingston is a good brand, but I don't know what laptop you have to tell you if it will work or not.

Whats the model of ur gateway?

[450rRacer22]

im pretty sure it is a gateway MX6441. let me know if that chip will work. thanks

[d3ktrix]

According to google that model laptop takes DDR PC2700 ram. Not DDR2 like you had linked to.
Sure thats the right model #?

[Fred55]

Aaron just send me a pic of the bottom of your laptop and I can guide you through it