- You back up your data, just in case.
- You unplug everything, and untangle the cords while you're at it.
- You clean off the desk, clean under the desk, and clean the crud off the keyboard.
- You then open up the computer.
- You carefully remove the old memory module from the computer.
- You mentally slap yourself for not opening the plastic package holding the new memory module.
- You place the old memory module aside, and open the plastic package with the new memory module.
- You carefully remove the new memory module from the package and gently place it in the empty slot.
- You more forcefully push the new memory module in the empty slot until you hear a 'click'.
- You close up the computer, and plug all the keyboard, mouse and power cord back in to it.
- You say a prayer to your personal deity while pressing the 'on' switch.
- You begin to breathe again when the screen comes on with your desktop intact.
- You then shut down the computer, and connect everything else.
- You put the old memory module in the plastic package from the new memory module.
- You restart the computer and make sure everything is still o.k.
Only after all that can you enjoy your new memory upgrade!
