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    Changing RAM on a Dell

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by Cassandra022, Dec 28, 2008.

  1. Cassandra022

    Cassandra022 Notebook Consultant

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    Hey yall, I'm not a dell owner, but my friend is. I'm wondering...can you put RAM sticks from another, non-Dell laptop, into a Dell? Would this break her accidental warranty (she purchased it after accident, regular warranty is long over...)? I wonder because I have a dead laptop (HD died, screen died etc) that has 2GB of RAM in it while her laptop has a mere 512 and since I'm going to be helping her do a complete system reinstall because I virus has ravaged her files...figure if its possible and not dangerous/inadvisable...

    thoughts?
     
    Cassandra022, Dec 28, 2008
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  2. goodspeed(TPF)

    goodspeed(TPF) Notebook Deity

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    Go for it. No problems as long as the memory is compatible. It should not void your warranty.
     
    goodspeed(TPF), Dec 28, 2008
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    ahl395 Ahlball

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    You can put any memory brand in, as long as it is the right model and type of RAM.

    If you are unsure of what kind, give us the model number. ;)
     
    ahl395, Dec 28, 2008
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  4. Cassandra022

    Cassandra022 Notebook Consultant

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    I think I shall do that indeed...I removed the RAM sticks, so I can read the numbers off those, but need to ask her her model number for her lappie...
     
    Cassandra022, Dec 28, 2008
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  5. Cassandra022

    Cassandra022 Notebook Consultant

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    Dell Inspiron B50 is her notebook.

    The RAM is Corsair ValueSelect VS1GSDS666D2
     
    Cassandra022, Dec 28, 2008
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  6. atbnet

    atbnet Notebook Prophet

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    The Inspiron B50? I haven't heard of that model and it isn't on Dell's website.
     
    atbnet, Dec 28, 2008
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    Signal2Noise Über-geek.

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    Hi Cassandra,

    I'm not sure about that model of Dell so perhaps a double-check is in order. An Inspiron B120 & B130 exist, tho'. You can also use Crucial's nifty RAM Finder utility to figure out the memory you need. It doesn't mean you have to buy Crucial brand (although it's good) but at least you'll know exactly what RAM type you need as well as the limit of the particular notebook in question.

    http://www.crucial.com/

    Good luck.
     
    Signal2Noise, Dec 28, 2008
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  8. Cassandra022

    Cassandra022 Notebook Consultant

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    ooopps. I did make a mistake she has a B120...

    and thanks for that website
     
    Cassandra022, Dec 28, 2008
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    atbnet Notebook Prophet

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    Yeah the RAM you have will work in her notebook.
     
    atbnet, Dec 28, 2008
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  10. Cassandra022

    Cassandra022 Notebook Consultant

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    very excellent. Im sure the upgrade from 512 to 2gb should be quite nice xD
     
    Cassandra022, Dec 28, 2008
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