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    how do u upgrade ram manually in a m15x?

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by plasma., Jun 23, 2008.

  1. plasma.

    plasma. herpyderpy

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    since the search function isnt working and i cant be bothered to go through 200 pages of threads to find it, i need to know how to upgrade the ram manually either from 2 gig or 1 gig to 4. this would save heaps of money (350 to be exact). is it safe and will it void my warranty and most importantly, how do u do it? im a bit of a laptop noob so i need some guidance.

    thanks
     
    plasma., Jun 23, 2008
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    Pritty easy to do. Sodimm 2x2gb module kit pc2-5300 667mhz ddr2. You can pay $80 to $100 online. Easy to install. Total of 4gb.

    In the USA http://frys.com/ has some good deals and I also heard http://www.tigerdirect.com/ has good prices.
     
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    is there some sort of guide to upgrading RAM? is it safe
     
    plasma., Jun 23, 2008
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    well... This topic never gets old...

    AW Official Guide.

    please please please PLEASE PLEASE learn to use the search function.

    I don't mean to offend, it's just tiring seeing the same questions answered over, and over and over and over AND OVER again. y'know?
     
    Mystik, Jun 23, 2008
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    I have to agree with you Mystik. Use the Search. If you talk to the Alienware Tech they will be helpful.
     
    AtolSammeek, Jun 23, 2008
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    i do the search but it says i do not have sufficient privileges or something like that
     
    plasma., Jun 23, 2008
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    you do need to be signed in to use it... as far as i know....
     
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    I beleave that the notebookreview server. Best to call Alienware tech support and ask them what you can use and such. Or check there online forums.
     
    AtolSammeek, Jun 23, 2008
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    so now I direct this at the NBR staff.... FIX THE SEARCH!
     
    Mystik, Jun 23, 2008
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    i am signed in....
     
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    Ya it been happing for a bit Mystik. I have my ram for the Area 51 M17X Just waiting for the laptop. In a week or two I will have geforce go 8800 gtx

    To qaz333 Ram is easy to do. I would suggest to talk to alienware when you upgrade so you dont void your warrintee. It would take me 5 Mins. in any systems. That desktop or laptops. To keep your warrintee call alienware.
     
    AtolSammeek, Jun 23, 2008
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