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A technician is performing an on-site hardware upgrade on a laptop. The technician attempts to install a newly purchased memory module but discovers that the module is physically too long to fit into the motherboard slot. Which RAM form factor should the technician order to properly fit the laptop?

  1. SO-DIMMAnswer
  2. B
    Standard DIMM
  3. C
    Single In-line Memory Module (SIMM)
  4. D
    PCIe Expansion Card

Answer

The technician should order an SO-DIMM (Small Outline Dual In-line Memory Module) module.
Laptops require SO-DIMM (Small Outline DIMM) memory modules due to space limitations inside portable chassis. SO-DIMMs are roughly half the length of standard desktop DIMMs and match the physical dimensions of laptop memory slots.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the physical hardware constraint
The target machine is a laptop, which requires compact internal hardware components.
Laptops use small form factor components to minimize physical space.
2
Match the RAM form factor to the laptop memory slot
SO-DIMM modules are approximately half the length of standard desktop DIMM modules.
Selecting SO-DIMM ensures physical compatibility with laptop memory slots.

Key Concept

RAM Form Factors for Laptops vs Desktops
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Motherboard, RAM, CPU, and Power Issues

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