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    Blank screen when installing RAM

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by AdamU, Jan 17, 2009.

  1. AdamU

    AdamU Notebook Consultant

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    I recently purchased a 2GB stick of OCZ RAM pc2 6400 for my laptop to upgrade from 3-4 gigs. The problem is that on bootup the screen is completely black and the computer is dormant even though it is on. I know the type of RAM is correct and i've tried taking it in and out numerous times. PC specs are in sig. thanks
     
    AdamU, Jan 17, 2009
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  2. flipfire

    flipfire Moderately Boss

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    Have you tried booting up only with the 2gb stick?

    Make sure the battery isnt inserted when changing RAM.
     
    flipfire, Jan 17, 2009
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  3. AdamU

    AdamU Notebook Consultant

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    i've tried booting with every combination of memory sticks and still the same results. maybe the RAM shipped faulty? unless there is some little trick to installing memory that i'm not aware of
     
    AdamU, Jan 17, 2009
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  4. Michel.K

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    You're upgrading from 3-4GB ram to how much!? 5-6GB? Or what are you talking about? :)

    When you tested all combinations, what combinations did work and which did not!? Tell us more!

    Does your BIOS support the amount of ram you want to install? Do you have the latest BIOS?

    But it sure does sound like DOA.
     
    Michel.K, Jan 17, 2009
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  5. Big Mike

    Big Mike Notebook Deity

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    I think he's replacing a 1gb stick from a 3gb machine with a 2gb stick for a total of 4gb. That said unless you buy guaranteed compatible and TESTED ram like crucial et al sells just because it has all the right specs on paper does NOT mean it will work. If it boots fine with the original ram but is a no go with the new stick alone or with either of the originals its etiher DOA or not compatible for whatever odd reason.
     
    Big Mike, Jan 17, 2009
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