If you're thinking about boosting a laptop's RAM, you'll want to be sure your computer has a slot for external Memory. If you don't see such a slot, or your computer doesn't have any internal slots for extra Memory, it's not feasible to do so. Look at the bottom of the chassis to verify if your laptop has a place for external RAM. You can also check the full specifications.  If you find a slot, your computer likely has a place for extra Memory.