Installation:

RAM Access Door	Stock RAM	Two RAM Slots	Stick One
Installed	Stick Two	Installed	2GB in the BIOS

    I can't speak for every laptop manufacturer on the proper install, but on the bottom of my HP there is a separate access panel for just the memory. In my case, I simply removed the screws and the access door. Next is the memory: each module is held into place with a small spring clip. Gently move the clip to one side and lift up on the back of the memory. Do this on both sides and for each memory module. Now it's time to install the new memory from Kingston. Place the memory into the socket and push back towards the clip until each side is locked in place. Once the memory is installed. replace all covers and boot up the laptop.

Testing:

    For testing, I used PCMark Vantage and ran the memory test. This application has been Vista approved and should give a true representation of the different memory.

Conclusion:

    As you can see with the results above, the additional 1GB of memory and increased FSB speed really helped out my laptop performance, and did so at roughly half the cost of getting the same memory from the laptop manufacturer. Unfortunately, the BIOS in the laptop is very limited, so the possibility of overclocking will not happen. So if you are in need of more memory for that laptop of yours, I suggest you head on over to Kingston.com, follow the step-by-step instructions to find which memory you need, and order some up. I would like to thank Kingston for sending out this item for VH to review.

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