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    Dell Inspiron 2500 memory upgrade problem

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by shaferr, May 19, 2009.

  1. shaferr

    shaferr Newbie

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    I added two 256 mb pc133 memory modules to my Dell Inspiron 2500. Dell setup and Windows Control Panel System displays 256 mb. The second 256mb is not seen. I tried swapping modules but the results are the same. If I remove the dimm b module i still see 256mb. any ideas?

    Richard Shafer
    Moreland Hills, Ohio
     
    shaferr, May 19, 2009
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    namaiki "basically rocks" Super Moderator

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    How about if you remove DIMM A?
     
    namaiki, May 19, 2009
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    ok found the problem....one of the memory modules was bad. I swapped in one of the old 64 mb units and the registered memory went up to 316. thanks for responding....chip
     
    shaferr, May 20, 2009
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