HOw can I tell what type of ram is in my laptop?
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CHECK OUT THESE 2 WEBSITES THEY SHOULD HELP...\n\nhttp://www.crucial.com/\nhttp://www.vikingcomponents.com/configurator/
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To test the ram, start by only using one RAM module at a time and test it that way.\nAlso try a program called "MEMTEST"\nhttp://www.memtest86.com/
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Take one of your sticks of ram out of your computer and look at it. It should say on the ram what kind it is and you can also see how many pins it is.
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DDR(Double Data Rate)ram. or sometimes called PC 2100/2700/3200\nBoards a couple years old used SDRAM or Rambus Ram
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If you open up your PC and carefully remove one of the memory modules, it should tell you what type it is.  For example, it could be PC3200 DDR.  Once you know this, you can go to a computer shop and buy more memory.  Size doesnt have to match, but the speed of the memory does.
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Use Crucial's Memory Tool Advisor.\n\nhttp://www.crucial.com/index.asp
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you know the sname of ur laptop go to there website there should be some histrory on ur type of laptop should tell you what the maximum of ram can go into it
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go to your manufacturers website, or the website manufacturer of the motherboard, and enter the model number and search for specifications.  It may also be in your manual.  Today's comptrs usually take 4gb RAM.\n\nYeah if u just want to know what u got now do as above.  What I've said is to give u the maximum capacity.
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go to www.crucial.com and find out
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i think u should check the RAM whether it is properly inserted or not
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Consult your laptops manufacturor's website, they should be able to tell you!
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The memory probably is not going to work on your Compaq.  The best way to find out is to take a trip over to http://www.18004memory.com and see what your laptop requires, and see if the other is compatible.  They will tell you if the system can handle more, and what types are needed.  Not all RAM is created equal.  Some is non-parity, ECC, etc.  There are many different types, and compaq can be fussy.  Hope this helps.
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start>control panel>system>in the end of the window you can see the ram speed
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http://www.crucial.com/store/listmfgr.asp?cat=RAM
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Mostly, u have 2 check the type of ram supported by both computers. Most recent compiters support DDRII RAM Technology which supports DDR one RAMs. But if the old memory is SDRAM, it might not be suppoted by the newer laptop. A DDR one RAM will mostly be supported by new ACERs and DELLs.\n\nNext time, if u need help through such an open community, where no one knows any thing bout ur laptop, better specify the laptop model number, or mention the main features such as the RAM type and size.
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just open your laptop and bring it to frys or best buy and ask for the ram you want and show them your system...just plug it in where the long boards on the main board are plugged in...it's that easy really...
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It would seem to me that crucial.com ofers refurbished products as well not to mention, they offer a tool to identify what type of ram you need. kahlon.com seems to be a retail site offering a broader range of PC parts. If I had to choose bettween the two of the for the sole purpose of aquiring ram it would be crucial.com .....There are many other sites as well. You can use a 3rd party system information software such as everest home to obtain the ram info. you need: http://www.majorgeeks.com/EVEREST_Free_Edition_d4181.html and then find you a deal at ebay: http://computers.ebay.com/  Good Luck!