well we need to know what laptop you have there are lots of different ones and some have different methods.

Some have slots under the keyboard and some on the underside of the laptop and some have side panels. You should be able to install RAM whether there is RAM in the laptop or not if you actually have the slots for it.

 

Hi,

My model is Asus N43SL

Also, some slots lift up and some don't. Have you tried to insert RAM into the slot?

Yes, my slot should lift up. What happened was that when I removed my old ram card, i did not insert a new one. Instead i closed it. When I returned with a new ram card, I was unable to make it lift up again so that I can insert the ram card

 

Also, some slots lift up and some don't. Have you tried to insert RAM into the slot?

 

Righto, some require that the RAM is inserted at about a 45 degree angle (upwards)

 

and thanks for the quick response guy. this community is awesome

 

hi guys thanks for your help! i took ganjeji's advise and i slot in the ram at a 45 degree angle and it worked!

However, I have another question. The new ram i am using have only 4 modules on each side of the ram while the old one has 8 module. however, when i buy it they have exactly the same name: DDR3 10600/ 1333mhz.

Just to confirm there shoudn't be any issues with having different modules right?

 

Though 2 of the same type should be OK it is always recommended to have a matching pair.

 

The only way to know the sticks are compatible is to try them together.
RAN should be purchased in matched pairs to avoid any problems. Crucial brand is the best choice for OEM Mobo's.

 

Crucial® Memory Advisor results for the ASUS N43SL Laptop/Notebook

 

I think the OP already has RAM. :smile:

 

Thats really great community for having all answer very quick. I was looking for this.