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RAM Any experts out there please
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markus
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ive just taken the ram from my dell inspiron it clearly states 256 ddr 333mhz on it yet when i check in the os it reports 512 , less a few B for video i presume.
the laptop only takes 1 stick ....odd
i also need to add a stick to my wifes laptop , she has an acer 2414 wlmi with 256 of ram (os reports 256) its a celeron and is 256 mb ddr2
her ram will not go in my machine or vice versa .
cant find what mhz her machine needs .... we want to up it to 512 at least
any ideas what we need please , any cheap places to buy from or is ebay the best
thanks
the laptop only takes 1 stick ....odd
i also need to add a stick to my wifes laptop , she has an acer 2414 wlmi with 256 of ram (os reports 256) its a celeron and is 256 mb ddr2
her ram will not go in my machine or vice versa .
cant find what mhz her machine needs .... we want to up it to 512 at least
any ideas what we need please , any cheap places to buy from or is ebay the best
thanks
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or is there a website that gives make model then ram type required etc0
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which Dell Inspiron..there is normally 2 slots, 1 clips in over the top of the otherEx forum ambassador
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its a 10000
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for the Acer you are looking for
200-Pin DDR2-533 SODIMM
use the scanner here
http://www.crucial.com/uk/
to identify the right oneEx forum ambassador
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Dell Inspiron 1000 - maximum 512 Mb with 2 x 256 Mb SODIMMsEx forum ambassador
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It could be that there is 256MB on board with an expansion slot, which also has a 256MB memory stick in there, hence making 512MB total."Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it's time to pause and reflect." - Mark Twain0
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