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    Upgrading the RAM on Dell Inspiron 6000

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by PaulyRags, Jan 12, 2006.

  1. PaulyRags

    PaulyRags Notebook Guru

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    Hey everyone,

    I ordered my girlfriend a Dell Inspiron 6000 a couple months ago with only 256MB RAM (her Mom didn't wanna pay for the upgrade to 512). Now I just ordered her an additional stick of 512 MB RAM, (my expense...lol). Will this be compatible with the system? Will she now have 768MB RAM, or will I have to remove the 256 and add the 512 by itself?

    Please let me know,

    Thanks!

    Paul
     
    PaulyRags, Jan 12, 2006
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  2. coriolis

    coriolis Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    I hope you bought the correct ram :eek:

    It should indeed be 768, as there are two slots. However, knowing Dell, it could be 128x2, so max would be 640mb
     
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    PaulyRags Notebook Guru

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    Yes, I bought the correct RAM, I went through the memory selector with Dell. Max RAM for this system is 2048MB.

    It currently has one stick with 256 I believe.
     
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    Jenson Notebook Evangelist NBR Reviewer

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    If it only has one stick of 256 then you will be ok this time, but if/when you want to upgrade the RAM again, you will need to ditch the 256 and install a stick of 1GB(or 512), giving you a total of 1.5GB (or 1GB) because the max is 2GB.

    Matt
     
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    PaulyRags Notebook Guru

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    Okay, okay......I think I understand.....there may actually by 2x128 installed currently....that means I will only have 512+128, so yeah.....640....just sounds so weird like that.

    Paul
     
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    256 is the smallest
     
    drumfu, Jan 12, 2006
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