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    Dell laptop RAM upgrade

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by amyst7, Jan 26, 2008.

  1. amyst7

    amyst7 Newbie

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    I have a dell inspiron 1520 with the following RAM:

    2GB, DDR2, 667MHz 2 Dimm

    Does anyone know if I can upgrade to 4GB of RAM using mushkin 4GB (2 x 2GB) 200-Pin DDR2 SO-DIMM DDR2 667? Does laptop need to be taken apart for this operation?

    Thanks!!
     
    amyst7, Jan 26, 2008
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  2. Lithus

    Lithus NBR Janitor

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    Yes. Yes. One of the sticks is under the keyboard.
     
    Lithus, Jan 26, 2008
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  3. powerpack

    powerpack Notebook Prophet

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    32bit OS will only see about 3GB's
     
    powerpack, Jan 26, 2008
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    Kdawgca rotaredoM repudrepuS RBN

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    Also look at support.dell.com for a service manual on how to install memory on your laptop.

    Does mushkin have the cheapest price? Since the manufacture of memory is not important when buying laptop ram, just look for the cheapest price with a lifetime warranty.
     
    Kdawgca, Jan 27, 2008
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