[header] How to install notebook memory [title] Determine your current ram type, amount of ram installed and maximum availability. [substeps] Some laptop brands make it easy for you to find out the type of ram you have, but it can be a challenge for other brands. Check the documentation that came with your computer. 
Visit your laptop brand's support site and search for your model and build to determine the kind of ram. The model, serial and build numbers are found on stickers on the bottom of your computer.