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Is adding RAM to laptop pretty straightforward?
I have a Dell Inspiron 15-5558 with 6GB of RAM which is DDR3. I found in a container of computer parts I have a RAM stick that is 2GB and is also DDR3. I think I salvaged it from my previous computer. I distinctly remember asking about adding it to my Dell, but ended up not installing it due to what I was told. I can't for the life of me remember what that was or where I asked. I do remember hearing that adding DDR3 to a laptop with DDR4 would slow it down, but I don't see a problem with the DDR3 stick I have being added to the DDR3 already in my Dell. Maybe it was the frequency? The RAM stick shows it's 1066MHZ. I don't know the freq. of what's already installed without removing the back panel. My info. screen doesn't say. It just shows that I have 6GB.
So, is there any other factor other than the DDR number to consider? I don't want to install this thing and then burn something out as a result.