Laptop Memory Compatibility

endure

Belnahua wrote: »

Eh? No self respecting tech ever uses anti static precautions - unless the client is watching of course!

I've installed countless pieces of memory, kit etc, and never once used static mats, nor have I ever had a problem!

In the factories where that kit you installed is made not using anti-stat precautions is a sackable offence.

Belnahua

endure wrote: »

In the factories where that kit you installed is made not using anti-stat precautions is a sackable offence.

You obviously don't work in support do you?;)

Hands up all the support engineers here, who use anti static precautions?

nullogik

You might want to look at Crucial Memory for your replacement RAM.

If you use their computer scanner tool, and purchase the recommended RAM and it turns out to be incompatible, you will get a full refund. They are also very good if the RAM is faulty too.

Granted they might not be the cheapest, but Crucial (Micron) supply memory to computer manufacturers and aren't some backroom internet trader thats likely to disappear tomorrow.

I've used them a couple of times and have been very happy with the service I have received.

http://www.crucial.com/uk/

Belnahua wrote: »

You obviously don't work in support do you?;)

Hands up all the support engineers here, who use anti static precautions?

And what is it that you have against "anti-static precautions." Like I said, it needn't cost anything to protect yourself, so why not do it?

This is what Crucial have to say about static in their installation guide:

STEP 2: Ground yourself.

Static electricity can damage your module and other computer parts. You need to ground yourself to avoid "shocking" your computer. If you have wrist straps designed for this purpose, you should wear them. If you don't have wrist straps, here is the easiest way to ground yourself:

• Turn off the computer, monitor, and all accessories (printer, speakers, etc.)
• Unplug the computer power cord. (It's OK to unplug your accessories if you like.)
• Briefly touch an unpainted metal part of your computer case.
• Plant your feet and don't walk around. If you do need to walk around, ground yourself again before touching any of the internal parts of your computer.

...they should know better than you Balnahua, they make and handle these things by the millions.

endure

Belnahua wrote: »

You obviously don't work in support do you?;)

Hands up all the support engineers here, who use anti static precautions?

Yes - I do. I've also worked in the factories and seen instant dismissal for not using anti-stat precautions.