Dell Inspiron 15 3000

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that wrote: »

Personally I would rather buy this 4GB https://uk.webuy.com/product-detail?id=smemlap4gb200&categoryName=memory-laptop-ddr2&superCatName=computing&title=4-gb-pc6400-ddr2-800mhz-200-pin-memory

Then either you will have a 4+1gb or a 4+2gb machine. Also you can remove the 1GB and make it into a 4+4gb machine.

Erm....I can't say that I agree. £6.49 for 4 GB of RAM( 2 x 2 GB) or £29.50 for 5 GB (4 x 1 GB)

That is not a good suggestion.

As I illustrated earlier, SSD will make all of the difference. Upgrade RAM only if you usage(Task Manager) indicates you are utilising more than current physical RAM.

By the sounds of it, 4 GB of RAM is ample in conjunction with SSD. There is no justification in spending £23 more to get an extra 1 GB of RAM or £27.50 to get 2 GB extra or £52,50 more to get 4 GB extra.

In the days of mechanical HDD, it was the only option. Now, it is just not necessary unless you are already exceeding physical RAM.

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You'll need a couple of these in which to store the old HDD; https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/External-2-5-HDD-Enclosure-USB-SATA-Hard-Drive-Black-Caddy-Case-for-Laptop-PC/263538379788

This allows you to plug it into the new laptop to retrieve any data and also to just use it as external storage.
What you don't want to do is to simply clone the contents of the old hard drives to the new SSD.
Always make a new start. A clean install of Windows to the SSD.

If your friend needs any help with a clean install of Windows 7 or 10, let him log in here and we'll guide him through.

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Nardge wrote: »

It has two slots, with currently 2GB (that's all I know)... So the idea was for 2 x 2GB...

These are it's exact specifics:

Dell 2009 - Studio1555
Commodity: MEMORY
Part Desc.: DIMM,2GB,800,256X64,8K,200

The above links to what I'm told is a compatible memory stick for that purpose...

With Kind Regards

It takes thirty seconds in order to check what is onboard;

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_6qw13AGQ8k

Cisco001

No need for pro version SSD. You probably won't feel it

DoaM

I got a 500GB Samsung 860 EVO when I did my laptop recently. (Cost about £90). I didn't feel the need for an all-singing, all-dancing, super-duper SSD.

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DoaM wrote: »

I got a 500GB Samsung 860 EVO when I did my laptop recently. (Cost about £90). I didn't feel the need for an all-singing, all-dancing, super-duper SSD.

That is an all-singing, all-dancing super-duper SSD, unless you have a PCIe connection for NVMe.
I paid £69 for the same.

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Cisco001 wrote: »

No need for pro version SSD. You probably won't feel it

PRO is for critical applications. Not necessary for the average consumer device. Crucial MX500 is as good as any average consumer device will need.

Nardge

"If your friend needs any help with a clean install of Windows 7 or 10, let him log in here and we'll guide him through."

Many thanks for your kind and generous offer!

EveryWhere wrote: »

It takes thirty seconds in order to check what is onboard;

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_6qw13AGQ8k

Essentially, I don't currently have that Dell 1555 with me to open the back and look at the memory stick,
hence why I settled for pasting in what I could actually state about it...

I'm assuming it will contain a 1 x 2GB Memory Stick. This leads to my next question...

Do the current memory stick, and the one to be added (to make it 2 x 2GB) have to be 'compatible' in order for it to work, or must they be from the same manufacturer?
For instance, I can combine Sandisk and Crucial Memory sticks, or would that create a problem for the laptop?

Lastly, that will be a very useful video. I'm thinking if I can find similar videos detailing how to replace the SSDs in both the Dell 1555 and HP 650 (in addition to the Dell 1555 extra Memory Stick), I should do it myself, if careful?

With Kind Regards

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Nardge wrote: »

"If your friend needs any help with a clean install of Windows 7 or 10, let him log in here and we'll guide him through."

Many thanks for your kind and generous offer!




Essentially, I don't currently have that Dell 1555 with me to open the back and look at the memory stick,
hence why I settled for pasting in what I could actually state about it...

I'm assuming it will contain a 1 x 2GB Memory Stick. This leads to my next question...

Do the current memory stick, and the one to be added (to make it 2 x 2GB) have to be 'compatible' in order for it to work, or must they be from the same manufacturer?
For instance, I can combine Sandisk and Crucial Memory sticks, or would that create a problem for the laptop?

Lastly, that will be a very useful video. I'm thinking if I can find similar videos detailing how to replace the SSDs in both the Dell 1555 and HP 650 (in addition to the Dell 1555 Memory Stick), I should do it myself, if careful?

With Kind Regards

Don't assume. Get the Service Tag from the underside and enter it here; https://www.dell.com/support/home/uk/en/ukbsdt1

But for the third time, just buy this; https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Memory-Ram-Laptop-DDR2-PC2-6400-6400S-800-MHz-200-Pin-SODIMM-Non-ECC-1-8V-2x-Lot/222631061314

The Dell Studio 1555 will take you a few minutes to do by yourself. Just don't lose the screws.

The HP ProBook 650 similarly.

The HP ProBook allows for three different types of storage. Mechanical 2.5" HDD, 2.5" SSD and M.2 SSD.
What kind of drive is currently installed? What is the capacity?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U2YpR6svB8w

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1kBa314AV_E

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Nardge wrote: »

"If your friend needs any help with a clean install of Windows 7 or 10, let him log in here and we'll guide him through."

Many thanks for your kind and generous offer!




Essentially, I don't currently have that Dell 1555 with me to open the back and look at the memory stick,
hence why I settled for pasting in what I could actually state about it...

I'm assuming it will contain a 1 x 2GB Memory Stick. This leads to my next question...

Do the current memory stick, and the one to be added (to make it 2 x 2GB) have to be 'compatible' in order for it to work, or must they be from the same manufacturer?
For instance, I can combine Sandisk and Crucial Memory sticks, or would that create a problem for the laptop?

Lastly, that will be a very useful video. I'm thinking if I can find similar videos detailing how to replace the SSDs in both the Dell 1555 and HP 650 (in addition to the Dell 1555 extra Memory Stick), I should do it myself, if careful?

With Kind Regards

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DhPI89Bw4sU

You should create installation media before you replace the drives, as there may be steps to be taken, dependent on which operating system you choose to install.

Have you ordered caddies for the old hard drives?
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/USB-2-0-Durable-HDD-Enclosure-Hard-Drive-External-Case-Box-for-2-5-SATA-New-TR/153119402717

or

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/USB-2-0-2-5-SATA-External-HDD-HD-Hard-Drive-Disk-Enclosure-Cover-Case-Black-TR/142858749120