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    Replaced cmos battery Dell Inspiron 1526

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by dls4968, Jun 14, 2011.

  1. dls4968

    dls4968 Newbie

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    My computer had a black screen fan running, etc. I replaced the cmos battery using MICMANs instructions. It now boots up to the Dell screen (which it did not do before) However is stops and gives me an error

    UNSUPORTED MEMORY
    PRESS F1 KEY TO SHUT DOWN

    What the heck is this. I have reset memory sticks and alternated them one at a time. Still no luck same errror, Any ideas?
     
    dls4968, Jun 14, 2011
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  2. Tsunade_Hime

    Tsunade_Hime such bacon. wow

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    Are you sure your RAM is working? Use known good working RAM.
     
    Tsunade_Hime, Jun 14, 2011
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  3. dls4968

    dls4968 Newbie

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    How do I do that?
     
    dls4968, Jun 14, 2011
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  4. tumnasgt

    tumnasgt Notebook Evangelist

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    Did you have to remove the RAM to change the battery? You may just need to remove and re-install the RAM sticks as they may not be seated properly.

    This is assuming you haven't upgraded the memory at the same time as replacing the battery, if you did, try the old memory.
     
    tumnasgt, Jun 15, 2011
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