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    Inspiron 1300 memory upgrade question

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by b4204t, Mar 20, 2006.

  1. b4204t

    b4204t Newbie

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    I am going to upgrade my Inspiron 1300 RAM, I was told that I have to buy memory originated from Dell or Dell spicified memory. Just wondering can I install Kingston, Corsair, or other brand's non Dell specified notebook memory module to my 1300?
    Dell specified RAM is super expensive.

    Thanks
     
    b4204t, Mar 20, 2006
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  2. Amber

    Amber Notebook Prophet NBR Reviewer

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    Yes you can do this without any problems. Most of us actually do this because of the reason you stated - dell being so expensive.

    It doesn't void your warranty, but from my understanding, it is not covered in your warranty. If something should happen to upgraded RAM, then you would be responsible for repair.

    SG
     
    Amber, Mar 20, 2006
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    USAFdude02 NBR Reviewer & Deity NBR Reviewer

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    Southerngirl is correct. If you upgrade your RAM aftermarket it is not covered by the Dell warranty. Thus if your RAM goes bad, Dell will not replace it.

    Hope this helps.
     
    USAFdude02, Mar 20, 2006
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    b4204t Newbie

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    Thanks for you guys helping. So lucky that I didn't pay extra $100 in my order to replace a 256MB DDR-2 with a 512MB DDR-2.
     
    b4204t, Mar 20, 2006
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