2GB laptop memory (PC/Mac) for £22 delivered, and other memory bargains

dkent

stphnstevey wrote: »

Can anyone post a link that has a step through guide of how us newbie's might be able to change the RAM (without blowing anything up!)

http://www.helpwithpcs.com/upgrading/install-laptop-memory.htm

Found this it might be helpfull.

It does look straightforward.

jembie

Are there any other sites to find out what memory to buy? According to crucial, my Daughter's laptop doesn't exist. It has just about every model except hers

dkent

If i have 2 slots but only one is being used with 1Gb,Is it possible to put a 2Gb in the other slot ?. or is it best to keep them paired?.

Sid_Harper

KrispiiDuck wrote: »

I would most definitely second that - I've been using 7dayshop for many years and have always had excellent service and great prices from them. They are also very good at communications - I have asked questions before buying and also used their after-service which was exceptionally good!

(and no, I didn't buy the company - apologies to Victor Kiam!!)

I did have a close shave (pun intended!) with their fake copies of McAfee and Nero though... they never admitted it but quietly refunded the money.

I guess they were also susceptible to a bit of a bargain when Mr.Wholesale Counterfeiter offered them the goods.

Delivery can be a bit slow at times but they are OK.

When I was watching 'It Pays To Watch' yesterday I cringed when Martin said something like "supercharge your PC" because the inherent problem with any technical thing like this where there's a continuing changing in standards and compatibility problems, many people will find themselves buying stuff that doesn't work or that they don't know how to fit.

Not saying you shouldn't take it on, but I'd say it's easier to 'get right' connecting up a washing machine or building flatpack furniture, because there are fewer factors that could contribute to failure.

Just some of the issues to do with RAM upgrades:

- may look right and fit but may be wrong - speed, type of chips
- could be incompatible with what's already in there (sometimes some RAM is soldered onto the motherboard)
- may need to discard old modules if no spare slots
- may need (for some laptops) a matched pair of modules
- static discharge when handling
- BIOS may barf upon reboot; need to reconfigure, and may involve going into it and changing settings (though most will auto-reconfigure and beep to tell you, then you press a key to carry on)
- possible reactivation requirement (I've never needed to do this, I have to say)
- warranty issues (rare, but possible)
- may not 'supercharge' your system at all; many factors at play (software running at startup, hangovers from previos installs, bad configuration)

What I'm saying is that I'm not a fan of 'blanket advice' - yes it will work for many people, but I would bet there would be even more people that run into difficulties. If you know a PC-geek, get them to help you out as a bit of insurance.

You are more likely to have success with a recent branded machine for which technical specs. are more readily available and memory selectors are provided on RAM manufacturer sites.

[I now expect flaming for scaremongering which is not my intention - you DO have to have a relatively high confidence with dealing with hardware components AND an eye for detail when it comes to determining the spec of what you have and what you need to upgrade it]

MikeFishcake

Sid_Harper wrote: »

Just some of the issues to do with RAM upgrades:

- may look right and fit but may be wrong - speed, type of chips
- could be incompatible with what's already in there
- static discharge when handling
- possible reactivation requirement (I've never needed to do this, I have to say)
- warranty issues (rare, but possible)
- may not 'supercharge' your system at all; many factors at play (software running at startup, hangovers from previos installs, bad configuration)

What I'm saying is that I'm not a fan of 'blanket advice' - yes it will work for many people, but I would bet there would be even more people that run into difficulties. If you know a PC-geek, get them to help you out as a bit of insurance.

You are more likely to have success with a recent branded machine for which technical specs. are more readily available and memory selectors are provided on RAM manufacturer sites.

Quoted for truth. Sid talks sense!

MikeFishcake

dkent wrote: »

http://www.helpwithpcs.com/upgrading/install-laptop-memory.htm

Found this it might be helpfull.

It does look straightforward.

That's probably similar for a lot of laptops, but unfortunately there are different models with different configurations, and removing screws on flaps underneath laptops may end up with you getting to the hard disc, or in some cases the processor heatsink. Saying that though, once you have got in, RAM slots themselves as pictured in that page do all look virtually identical, so it should be obvious there.

dkent wrote: »

If i have 2 slots but only one is being used with 1Gb,Is it possible to put a 2Gb in the other slot ?. or is it best to keep them paired?.

Depends on your model of laptop. All computers have some sort of limit as to what they can handle memory wise. Some are lower than others. However, if this is the laptop above that you mention you use Vista on, then that's obviously a new laptop and I'm sure will probably be able to handle 3GB no problem.

If you can't get the Crucial System Scanner to work, just browse the manufacturer list on the www.crucial.com/uk website and that will list modules that are compatible with your system.

Sluggy_Green

I'm not sure if the 2 gb, the ones with the offer, are suitable for my laptop as Crucial say that my laptop can only have a max of 1 gb per slot. Quell domage. Good try though.:T

sjc_2

Is it a slightly older Laptop when 2GB SODIMM wasn't readily available?

Reason I ask is my FSC Amilo D 1437G says it will only take 1GB SODIMM's but I have a 2GB one working fine a Kingston one I picked up from Play, tested it with 4GB in total and worked fine.

andrewman

Cheaper memory upgrades until today i did not know i could get memory cheaper,i am thrilled to know it. I can now look forward to upgrading my memory from present 256 to 1gb when i have funds to do it. also can some nice person tell me when upgraded will i have to re-install all software if not backed up,also my system came with OS installed and no microsoft windows software,i have system restore discs only. any other advice would be appreciated. my computer needs some adrenalin injecting because it is only 4yrs old but acts like an old dog. windows xp sp2. memory slots 2 DDR2700 max 1GB per slot. do not exceed manufactures supported memory. EI systems notebook. medion mid 2020. if remove 256 can install 1gb.

juicey

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