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    Add RAM

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by borgward, Dec 11, 2012.

  1. borgward

    borgward Newbie

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    How Much Ram can I install in Inspiron 1520. BIOS Version A09? Running Ubuntu 10.04 64bit.

    The Owners manual sites 4 GB RAM, but I think Dell was considering that the 1520 would be running Windows XP or Vista.

    I have read 6 GB, 1 4gb and 1 2 GB. Does not make much sense. Not balanced. Dell.com laptop forums sited 8 GB. I know Linux will support at least 16GB RAM.

    Please site your source of info.
     
    borgward, Dec 11, 2012
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  2. Commander Wolf

    Commander Wolf can i haz broadwell?

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    4GB is the official limit, but most people seem to have gotten away with 6GB. I don't recall of any members who got 8GB to work in a 1520 or 1720.
     
    Commander Wolf, Dec 11, 2012
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