i tried to upgrade my memory on my emachine  model 366is. now don't work.?
401649
Sounds like you bonked something opening it up and the power supply got messed up. I was trying to work on an old Gateway and the motherboard started to smoke :0, guess some computers weren't made to open up.
923801
Do you have the original 64mb still in the computer, and you just added a 512mb card? If so, your BIOS might not recognize the additional memory; you'll have to do research to determine if this is the case.\n\nIf you swapped the cards, though, you might have a bigger problem: older computers often had limits to the amount of memory they could use, and even though sdram is now available in multi-GB amounts, your computer's bios may only allow a maximum of 64mb of it to be used.\n\nYour best bet here is to (a) make sure you've purchased compatible memory, (b) swap the cards instead of installing both (if you haven't already), and (c) check the manufacturer's site to see what the maximum memory amount recognized by the system is.
730791
YOU have discovered the problem with buying a pre-loaded system.  If you change the hardware, your OS won't load.\n\nThey got a special price on the OS, BUT it HAS to be used on THEIR system. (SOMETIMES even a minor upgrade, an additional PCI board, etc., is enough to cause it to stop working.  THEY wantyou to buy a NEW one, NOT upgrade the existing machine!!) \n\nThe ONLY solution is to either reinstall ALL the original parts; or buy, or download a new OS for your "upgraded" system, depending on the OS you decide to use.
948596
turn the laptop over and look on the back take a screw driver and undo the screws on the back (round the shaped cut outs \nunder one of these is your memory sticks \nbut as the first answer has suggested look in the manual \nthis will inform you where / type / and how much memory you can put in your system
179089
I really would reconsider upgrading the memory only.\n\nThe reality is that your PC is very old and needs to be upgraded.  For $100 you could buy a good used PC where the memory you're gonna buy is gonna cost around $40\n\nAnyway...you'll need:\n\nTechnology: SDRAM - non-ECC\nForm Factor: DIMM 168-PIN\nUpgrade Rule: Max 128 MB module\n\nGood luck!
192896
Make sure the video card is in the motherboard all the way.  Try your old video card.  Make sure the RAM is in the motherboard all the way.
927537
Firstly, remove the new RAM that you have added. If your PC starts, then you are in good luck otherwise, take it to a service station. In case you system is booting after taking out the new memory stick, then, the problem you are facing can be explained below:-\nThe two sticks of memeory i.e. RAM on the PC have to be identical i.e. same speed and same size of RAM. So either change the new memory stick to match the existing one or remove the old one and let your system work with the new memory stick i.e. 256 MB of RAM although today anything less than 512MB is not recomended. Incase your system is not working with the new memory after removing the old one, then, your PC doesnot support the new memory stick in view of the reasons listed below:-\nLatency issues\nRAM speed not supported by your PC\nIf you are not comfortable with hardware related troubleshooting, I will recommend you to go to a service station or e-mail me the exact problem and I will help you out.
791080
Only solution to this is to get more working memory.  You can buy it, go to Walmart or Best Buy and tell them what you need.  It's really just about your only option.  Sorry!
69933
u can upgrade the mother bord and make it better and/or just buy 1 or 2  memory sticks(ram) and stick them in ur comp.
602366
If you have an empty slot them you can add another stick of RAM.  Make sure it's the same kind.  You can easily trade out your old CDROM for a CDROM/RW.  Just pull the old one out and replace it with the new one.  You can pick up PC parts really cheap from eBay.
729928
1st do you know the type of RAM you need for your system?? DDR. SD and its speed? 2nd do you if you have an empty slot on your motherboard? if you have the right RAM and an empty slot,unscrew the ram cover and install the DIMM>
707711
You're going to have to open it up to put the new RAM inside so why not?\n\nAnyhow your computer supports DDR PC3200 or PC2700 with a max of 1GB per stick. Your computer supports 2GB ram total.
758280
If i was you i would completely dry out everything put the new ram to one side reinstall the old ram, then if and when the PC is running go to Crucial and use there scanner to find out exactly what sort of ram you can upgrade to.
667514
Article on how to install memory module\n\nhttp://www.pcmech.com/byopc/step/7/...
174766
YOu should have uninstalled the drivers to the old card first, then installed the new one.\nAlso, you should read the manual to make sure your BIOS settings are correct, such as AGP aperture size, and SHADOWING, etc..
520630
yes, I've done the upgrade with the same model number, and even did it with the gforce6800 so I know it can be done, for the 6800 i needed to have a power cable extention for the video card, and had to get a more powerful input power box. For the 6200 I just had to install the drivers first, then install, then configure the bios, then run system startup in safe more, install software drivers, once drivers are installed reboot in normal mode... set the default video to nvidea after the system loads normal, and configure the videocard. for the 6200 i used 1024 by 768. but that depend on your monitor. i never had any troubles doing it and I do alot of upgrades as a technician. it would've been helpful if you posted the exact errors or system error logs reported on your systems manager or event viewer. you minght have a irq error something may be trying to use the same resources or oyu don't have enough RAM. remember the nvidea driver although they have L2 cache ram, they also use up more system ram as well...as for the over heat, that may occur if your system fan is weak. The 6200 and 6800 series run hot... they get hot fast, you need good fans. I suggest making a gaming PC from a barebones kit and just tranfering your system over, minus the emachines software, use just the OS and drivers...
23904
RAM is such a tricky thing. Did u upgrade with a stick of RAM that is by the same manufactuer (also the same specs)?  If not then there can be some conflict between the 2.  Since u took it to the shop for them to install it, I assume u aren't comfortable with removing/installing the RAM yourself?  I ask because u could take out the old RAM and try running the computer with just the new RAM to see if u have the same symptoms.  An option to try w/o opening up your computer would be to run a small memory testing program from a CD that can tell u if your new memory is bad.  Go to http://www.memtest86.com/ dowload, unzip and burn to a CD