Memory in Old Laptop... .

Taffybiker

David333 wrote: »

Thank you. I assume that it would be impossible to know if it has a shortened life span and therefore it'll just be a case of pot lock regarding whether it's in 'good condition' or not... .

That's right. You may be lucky, but maybe not.

David333

Strider590 wrote: »

Also see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electrostatic_discharge

ESD precautions should always be taken when handling electronic components.

Thank you! I'll remember to 'de-static' myself before installing it...

David333

Taffybiker wrote: »

That's right. You may be lucky, but maybe not.

Okay, thank you... . I'll have a think and see whether it's worth taking the chance. Thanks for your help... .

-TangleFoot-

David333 wrote: »

...is so slow running Windows XP Home.

Have you considered putting something else on it? Xubuntu would probably do.

David333

-TangleFoot- wrote: »

Have you considered putting something else on it? Xubuntu would probably do.

I want to stick with Windows because I know how it works. The laptop is for my mum so if I need to help her over the phone I can do that on XP; I'd have no idea what to do on Xubuntu... .

-TangleFoot-

David333 wrote: »

I'd have no idea what to do on Xubuntu...

Have a gander at this then.

David333

-TangleFoot- wrote: »

Have a gander at this then.

Lol, but any problems, an operating system I don't know, working from a booklet, over the phone... . I just think Windows is better. Thanks anyway.... .