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    How hard is upgrading RAM?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by jmgilliam, Apr 28, 2008.

  1. jmgilliam

    jmgilliam Notebook Consultant

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    How hard would it be to upgrade the RAM in my D830???

    It's cheap for another gb , but don't know about the difficulty of installing.

    Thanks.

    Marshall
     
    jmgilliam, Apr 28, 2008
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  2. darthsat

    darthsat Notebook Deity

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    It's just a matter if unscrewing 2 screws from the memory cover at the bottom of the laptop, and then inserting the new memory module into an open slot. It takes no more than 10-15 minutes and is simple to do.
     
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  3. Kdawgca

    Kdawgca rotaredoM repudrepuS RBN

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    Very easy...support.dell.com should a comprehensive service guide for the D830 that tells you how to remove/replace the ram.
     
    Kdawgca, Apr 28, 2008
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    squampton Notebook Guru

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    While I can't be 100% certain for your model, upgrading RAM is a simple, quick and painless process on most laptops. Check the bottom of your laptop, there should be a small panel held in place with 1 or 2 screws. Open the panel and your RAM should be right there, lying flat. Usually you just insert the RAM at an angle, then gently push down until it clicks into place. Upgrading my memory took about 3 minutes from beginning to end.
     
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  5. unknowntt

    unknowntt Notebook Evangelist

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    yep takes about 30 seconds, LOL I timed myself, took me like 30 secs =D
     
    unknowntt, Apr 28, 2008
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    xironmonkeyx Notebook Enthusiast

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    Once I get my XPS (the crappy $599 model) I want to upgrade to 3GB of ram, so does anyone know what I should get? I want 2 DIMMs and them to be running as best as they could, so does anyone know specific ones I should buy?
     
    xironmonkeyx, Apr 29, 2008
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  7. Rodster

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    I bought 4GB of ram 2x2GB of Crucial Value Select PC5300 ram @667mhz from Newegg.com for $73.98 with free shipping. :) The price went up but this is a pretty similar deal and they make great memory.

    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820145193
     
    Rodster, Apr 29, 2008
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  8. jalalabee

    jalalabee Notebook Geek

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    It's funny because people often compare installing RAM to easy things.

    "It's as easy as upgrading your RAM!"
     
    jalalabee, Apr 29, 2008
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  9. xironmonkeyx

    xironmonkeyx Notebook Enthusiast

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    I'm assuming the only things people need to worry about upgrading ram is the correct PIN (200-Pin for the XPS m1530 right?) and if they're good or broken or any way.
     
    xironmonkeyx, Apr 29, 2008
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  10. ifti

    ifti Undiscovered

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    Take a look here.......Ive created a video on upgrading RAM, and the procedure shoul dbe very similar for your notebook.
     
    ifti, Apr 29, 2008
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    Rodster, Apr 29, 2008
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  12. ifti

    ifti Undiscovered

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    ^^^
    If thats the case, then my video is exactly what you need. It'll show you everything step by step. ;)
     
    ifti, Apr 29, 2008
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  13. Rodster

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    ^^^

    Fine be that way LOL. :D
     
    Rodster, Apr 29, 2008
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