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    Upgrading RAM in m1210

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by chrisr2750, Jun 13, 2007.

  1. chrisr2750

    chrisr2750 Notebook Geek

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    I'm considering getting a m1210, and it seems Dell charges 200 bucks to upgrade from 1 gig to 2 gigs of ram. How easy is it to install more ram in it, and what would I need....keep in mind I've never opened up a computer before, so this seems like a bigger task to me than it is to mostof you.
     
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    aznofazns Performance Junkie

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    yeah u definitely want to buy ram separately and install it yourself. it's much cheaper. newegg.com is the place to look for ram. For your laptop you'll want 200-pin ddr2, either 533mhz or 667mhz depending on your front side bus speed of your processor. All u need to install ram is a GOOD screwdriver. Coincidentally, i tried to open the ram compartment to my laptop just last night and TOTALLY stripped the screw and now it won't budge whatsoever. Same happened with my old laptop. If this happens to you, try going to a hardware store and see if they can get the screw out.
     
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  3. jetstar

    jetstar Notebook Deity

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    When you buy more RAM, go for a reputable brand such as Kingston, Crucial, Corsair or OCZ.
     
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    Sirius_GTO Notebook Deity

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    refer here for a guide that could possibly assist you in your task of replacing RAM modules :

    http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=130014

    refer here for good deals on RAM:

    http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=121363&highlight=hot+RAM


    Good luck Chris,

    keep in mind the guide that I've written works for the M1210 too as it is the exact same procedures (take my word for it).

    you'll need not only a screwdriver, but a plastic or metal scribe you can find at walmart.

    Good luck and hope things work out well for you.

    btw, don't be afraid to purchase brands like supertalent (which I recommend) because they use micron chips the same ones found on higher priced and brand named RAM modules.
     
    Sirius_GTO, Jun 13, 2007
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