Is Your Computer Running Slow? Tutorial on how to Clean a RAM

Computers in most school systems are old and glitchy. A lot of computers start to get slower as time progresses, this is in part due to the RAM in the computer collecting dirt and dust. For teachers trying to load up saved videos or show students concepts on their computer, replacing the ram will allow for things to load faster, therefore increasing the productivity of the class time. This will be a tutorial on how to clean off the RAM.

First, you want to turn off the computer and unplug the computer from the power source as a safety precaution.

Next, you want to take the cover of the computer. 

Once inside the computer, there will most likely be 2 RAMs. There are white clips on either side of each RAM. Press down on both white clips and the RAM should pop out. Repeat this with the second RAM as well. Once out of there place holder, blow off any dust/wipe off any dirt. Be very careful and do not get either of them wet.

 

After you clean the RAM's, pop both the rams back into the same slots they were in before. Make sure when you put the RAM back into place the notch on the RAM lines up with white line/notch on the inside of the computer.



Once each RAM is back into place, put the cover back on and turn back on your computer. Downloaded material should now run more efficiently!