Suggestions on upgrading RAM on an older laptop (IBM A30)?
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you're wrong!\n\na IBM A30 2652 can hold a maximum of 1GB (up to 2x512MB)\nand here are the matching memory sticks\nhttp://www.satech.com/ibm-notebook-memory-ibm-thinkpad-memory-ibm-thinkpad-a30-2652-memory-ibm-thinkpad-a30-2652-44u-memor.html\n\nedit:\nthis one is as good but a little bit cheaper ;-)\nhttp://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16820155103
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go to http://www.crucial.com and download their tool for seeing what kind of RAM you have and what is their recommendation
707031
Correct, on notebook memory DDR and DDR2 is physically seperated from going into each others slots by that .5mm difference.  Return it and get DDR2 4200 / 533 RAM.  It is better and faster than 333 RAM.
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http://www.crucial.com/store/listmfgr.asp?cat=RAM
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It really depends on what the motherboard will take, rather than the CPU.  The best thing to do is get the computer brand and model, or the motherboard brand and model and call a company who specializes in memory upgrades.  I've had good experience with www.BuyMemory.com.  They will help find the memory you need and are super cheap.
950645
i would go on eBay and see other notebooks that are near the hardware profile that you have. that will give you a good basis.
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That depends on two factors.  One, you have to know how the memory modules are populated on that notebook, do you have two 256MB modules that you can replace.  Do you have one 512MB module and no extra slots.  Or do you have the kind that has 256MB integrated into the motherboard and only one module that can be replaced.  Two, it depends on what kind of memory you need for it, I mean yes, you need a SODIMM but what speed, some type of DDR or is it DDR2.\n\nThe only thing I can reccomend based on your question is for you to head over to the Crucial Memory Advisor, http://www.crucial.com/store/listmfgr.asp?cat=RAM and either run the scanner or enter your manufacturer and model number to find the ram appropiate for you.\n\nOnce you know what you need, find the best prices on the ram at Newegg, http://www.newegg.com/
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2 x 184-pin DDR DIMM sockets\n\nSupport up to maximum 2 GB memory (PC manufacturer's maximum memory may differ)\n\nSupports unbuffered PC2700/2100 non-ECC DDR SDRAM memory
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SODIMM is made (mostly) specifically for laptops.  SDRAM is a slightly older type of memory (PC100, PC133 anyone? :).\n\nIf you're looking to upgrade a notebook, search by the model number to find out exactly what type of ram, maximum speed, size, and slots it can accomodate.
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definitely get more RAM - at least 1gb, and 2gb if you can. \n\nalso, a 250gb hard drive would be useful, and quite cheap.\n\nperhaps a new graphics card, 256mb....\n\nor get a mobo that supports pci-express and sata hard drive, with 3.4ghz P4...
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Make sure you check that your computer can be upgraded  that much.check the stats on your make and model.Ebay would be a good place to check for ram though
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You can't mix and match memory, if your motherboard is setup for pc2700 then thats what you have to use, if its capable of reading 3200 then you'll have to replace all the ram (if you have 2 sticks you'll have to replace both)\nThe increase in speed from 2700 to 3200 is only 73mhz so unless you are going to double the existing memory (1gb to 2gb) you aren't gonna notice much if any difference.
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A quick RAM upgrade, avaiable specifically for the type of computer you have, available at 99% of office stores, should be the key to a quicker machine. Stores such as Office depot, Best Buy, even target have been known to carry these things. Check on their homepage website for inventory products, and find you make and model of your computer, and have a ball!
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if you have 64MB ram you seriously need to put more in fella! Jeepers what are you using an old BBC schools comp?\nAnyway in answer to your Q you have enough me to do that!
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I don't know specific abt your model.\nThe best way is to call Compaq Help Line and ask them for the same and they will guide you in detail.\nThe other option is goto your nearest hardware guy and ask them that you wanna upgrade your memory tell him your processor model and he will guide you very specifically.\nIf it's p3 you can go for SD and if p4 you can go for RD or DDR ram.\nGood Luck.\nDJ
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If you are not sure about which RAM you need, or you do not know your motherboard model, then you can do a system test at  - \nwww.crucial.com\n\nIts called system scanner, the link is here - http://www.crucial.com/uk/systemscanner/\n\nThis will identify your system and give you all the compatible/available options to ugrade..\nIts a nice tool, obviusly you dont need to buy it from there..... you just need to find out what you need..........
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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