3 Things to Know About RAM Upgrade Tools

A #0 or #1 Phillips screwdriver is all you need The screws on a laptop are tiny but standard. A precision screwdriver set works, but a cheap eyeglass repair kit is fine.

Skip the anti-static wrist strap Static damage is rare in normal home conditions. Just touch an unpainted metal surface before handling the RAM and work on a hard surface, not carpet.

Don’t force the RAM It clicks in when aligned correctly. If it doesn’t seat easily, you’re doing something wrong.