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    Wrong amount of RAM installed at the factory?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by Snowkarver, Sep 7, 2007.

  1. Snowkarver

    Snowkarver Notebook Consultant

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    So I got the service tag for my m1330 that's finally being shipped right now, and I noticed this line in the configuration:

    1 Y9530 DUAL IN-LINE MEMORY MODULE, 1GB, 667, 128X64, 8K, 200


    My notebook was clearly ordered with 2GB (it's on my invoice and order confirmation) - but if this is the part number for the actual DIMM, shouldn't there be TWO of these to make up a dual channel 2GB configuration?

    Is this thing actually going to work with only one?

    What does your service tag config look like?

    Thanks!
     
    Snowkarver, Sep 7, 2007
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  2. Storm3016

    Storm3016 Notebook Evangelist

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    If the service tag is correct it does sounds like you're only getting 1 Gb, but it might just be a typo... Although Vista will be a bit sluggish with just 1Gb it doesn't matter for the machine, it'll work with either 1 or 2 ram modules. It's cheaper anyway to put in extra ram yourself then order it from dell, but since you've already paid for it......
     
    Storm3016, Sep 7, 2007
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  3. PhoenixFx

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    Yes, there has to be 2 , 1GB modules to make up 2GB dual channel configuration. Wait till you get your notebook.
     
    PhoenixFx, Sep 7, 2007
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  4. manzi

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    I say email the dell rep you ordered from and show them the service tag thing and ask them to confirm.
     
    manzi, Sep 7, 2007
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    You should call dell up to make sure
     
    gridtalker, Sep 7, 2007
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  6. zfactor

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    usually the system will come standard with 1 module i know on my vostro order it only listed the additional ram ordered... could be your case as well
     
    zfactor, Sep 7, 2007
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