Very slow laptop (only256M RAM).

tomstickland

I've just spoken to telephone sales and they told me that the memory fits. However, the scan program and my inspection of the machine show that the existing 256M cannot be removed. This is as reported in the link in the earlier post.

I reckon that it is not possible to upgrade the memory in this model.

Telephone technical support said the spare slot can be used. I'm going to try it and see.

Deals_2

faster. will check ram. what else do i need to do to get this faster? will get other half to do hippo thing mentioned above. a bit worried that i will lose the data at this end otherwise!!!

Woofles wrote: »

Go to this site

http://www.crucial.com/uk/?gclid=CLikyNiYrZgCFU4g3god3SEnmw

let it scan the lappy and it will tell you what memory will fit the laptop, no hassle you get the right memory for the slots. I bought an extra 1gig for my Toshiba just after christmas and it cost £9.19 with free delivery. They are a reputable firm.

XP needs at least 512mb.

Donnie

tomstickland wrote: »

I've just spoken to telephone sales and they told me that the memory fits. However, the scan program and my inspection of the machine show that the existing 256M cannot be removed. This is as reported in the link in the earlier post.

I reckon that it is not possible to upgrade the memory in this model.

Telephone technical support said the spare slot can be used. I'm going to try it and see.

Yes, you can fill the spare slot with this 1GB module.

tomstickland

Well, fair play to Dell, they were right.

Look at the crucial scan though!

Maximum Memory Capacity: 1280MB
Currently Installed Memory: 1.25GB
Available Memory Slots: -1
Number of Banks: 1
Dual Channel Support: No

GunJack

...so are you saying that you've got the extra 1GB, fitted it and now you have 1.25 GB ???? If so,

a. that was bl00dy quick delivery, and
b. bet it's running better now

5limJim

thanks all, this post hays inspired me. my laptol (dell Inspiron6000) is running really slow on 756mb ram, so i will heed some of the advice detailed in this post.

Is Avast a drain on memory? thats what i have installed on my laptop

5limJim

loaner wrote: »

756 is plenty for a properly configured XP, avast is one of the lightest AV's available.

i've probably acquired a load of junk over the past 3 years have ahd the laptop, any clues on how i can refresh the system?