Laptop needs more memory

Edinburghlass_2

Stubert wrote: »

I was going to order from 7dayshop as its so much cheaper than Crucial. I'm not so sure now you've said yours didnt work. I was thinking of getting this 2gb stick:
http://www.7dayshop.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=777_11&products_id=103275

Its got exactly the same spec as the Crucial stuff (number of pins) etc, so I can't see why it wouldn't work but as I say you're experience has worried me!

To be honest I don't know what was wrong, it just wouldn't work despite trying in both the slots and with and without my original memory. When I realised something was wrong I Googled Acer and found a website that suggested using a cheaper product may not work. Now this may just be Acer, I don't know. As in fact Crucial isn't a great deal more expensive I decided to order from them. The 7dayshop memory was £11 and Crucial £16 so sometimes it doesn't pay to buy cheap

oh and as its quite likely it was my own fault, I didn't count any pins

Browntoa

Carmen wrote: »

Hi,
I am just about to order some 'memory' from crucial but, before I do I wonder if anyone can answer a couple of questions for me?

I have 256mb currently installed and the options Crucial have given me are...

Another 256mb, equalling 512mb...£12.91 inc vat

A 512mb = 768mb...£21.14

Or 2 x 512mb= 1gb..£42.28

If I chose the 1gb options I would need to take out existing mb to free a slot. So what will I lose on PC by doing this

I have a Sony Viao PCV-RX301

I have looked to see if I would be capable of changing these myself and, I found that to get to the slots I have to wade pass/through some wide pliable ribbon type components, is this normal?

I was only able to take one side of the tower, is this right?

Thanks for any advice.
Carmen x

you won't lose anthing by taking out the existing ram

you sometimes need to unplug the ribbon cables to the keyboard/screen to fit the ram but it's easy enough to do

Browntoa

Stubert wrote: »

I was going to order from 7dayshop as its so much cheaper than Crucial. I'm not so sure now you've said yours didnt work. I was thinking of getting this 2gb stick:
http://www.7dayshop.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=777_11&products_id=103275

Its got exactly the same spec as the Crucial stuff (number of pins) etc, so I can't see why it wouldn't work but as I say you're experience has worried me!

I'd go with the crucial memory to save any problems, it is worth the few extra pounds

Carmen

Thanks Browntoa,
At last I feel the confidence to do this :j but, when the fitting instructions say 'ground oneself' :eek: what is that all about please
Carmen x

Browntoa

earth yourself, I touch a metal radiator or heating pipe

means you will not "zap" the memory with static electricity

spud17

Static and memory don't mix, so it's a case of making sure any static on you/your clothing has discharged.

Carmen

:eek: should I just wear rubber soled shoes
Thanks guys
Carmen x

spud17

should I just wear rubber soled shoes

Possibly with some other clothing as it can be cold this time of the year!!!!:p

Edinburghlass_2

I wore my Crocs, but I did wear other clothing too

Donnie

Carmen wrote: »

Hi,
I am just about to order some 'memory' from crucial but, before I do I wonder if anyone can answer a couple of questions for me?

I have 256mb currently installed and the options Crucial have given me are...

Another 256mb, equalling 512mb...£12.91 inc vat

A 512mb = 768mb...£21.14

Or 2 x 512mb= 1gb..£42.28

If I chose the 1gb options I would need to take out existing mb to free a slot. So what will I lose on PC by doing this

I have a Sony Viao PCV-RX301

I have looked to see if I would be capable of changing these myself and, I found that to get to the slots I have to wade pass/through some wide pliable ribbon type components, is this normal?

I was only able to take one side of the tower, is this right?

Thanks for any advice.
Carmen x

Same memory available for 15.36 delivered, here.

Doesn't the Sony have three slots?