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    RAM Question

    Discussion in 'Gateway and eMachines' started by chitown092790, Jan 15, 2010.

  1. chitown092790

    chitown092790 Newbie

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    The Gateway P-7811FX laptop has 4gb of RAM...but when i check my system information, it says i only have 2 gb? I'm not an "expert" when it comes to computers so I thought I would come here for some clarification.
    Here's 2 screenshots...any help is appreciated

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    chitown092790, Jan 15, 2010
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  2. moral hazard

    moral hazard Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    re-seat the ram...
     
    moral hazard, Jan 15, 2010
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  3. Ralphf

    Ralphf Newbie

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    looks like probably one of your memory sticks is bad or not inserted correctly. Take the large cover off the back and check the 2 sticks of ram there. Should be labeled and 2GB per stick. If not check with who you bought the laptop from.
     
    Ralphf, Jan 15, 2010
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  4. chitown092790

    chitown092790 Newbie

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    Thanks guys, problem solved. Somehow one of the sticks wasnt in all the way, must've gotten loose or something....but thanks for your input!
     
    chitown092790, Jan 16, 2010
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