3 Things to Know Before Upgrading Laptop RAM to 32GB

Check for an empty slot first Most ultrabooks and gaming laptops have one soldered stick and one open SO-DIMM slot. Adding a 16GB stick gives you 32GB total.

Both sticks soldered means no upgrade Some thin-and-light laptops solder both sticks, even at 16GB. If that’s the case, you cannot upgrade.

Verify your slot status before buying Use Task Manager or System Information to see if one slot is empty. Or open the laptop if you’re comfortable. No empty slot means no upgrade.