Refurbish Old Laptop with RAM and Hard Disk to Boost Performance
Two upgrades done together — more memory and a fresh drive — to turn a sluggish old laptop back into something usable day to day.
Why RAM and storage together
A laptop that's slowed down over the years is usually fighting two problems at once: not enough memory for modern browser tabs and background apps, and a hard drive that's mechanically slower than anything sold today. Doing both upgrades in the same sitting fixes both bottlenecks at once instead of only half-solving the problem.
What the video covers
Checking what RAM type and maximum capacity the laptop actually supports, safely opening the chassis to reach the RAM and drive bays, installing the new modules, and confirming in Windows that both upgrades are recognised correctly.
Want to refurbish your own laptop?
The guide below covers checking compatibility and installing both upgrades, and the downloads page has the video link.