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    Can I use notebook RAM to upgrade desktop?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by corona7w, May 13, 2008.

  1. corona7w

    corona7w Notebook Consultant

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    I have 2x512 mb RAM left over from my HP dv2700t and I recently bought a Lenovo A61 Thinkcentre desktop that comes with only 512mb RAM. Can I use the HP RAM to upgrade my desktop?
     
    corona7w, May 13, 2008
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  2. powerpack

    powerpack Notebook Prophet

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    No different number of pins different size.
     
    powerpack, May 13, 2008
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  3. Gregory

    Gregory disassemble?

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    No, but you could try listing your old RAM in the "for sale" section. You might be able to get a few bucks toward the RAM you need. If you do I'd be sure to check it out.
     
    Gregory, May 13, 2008
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  4. McGrady

    McGrady Notebook Virtuoso

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    no, notebook ram is much smaller than desktop ram.
     
    McGrady, May 13, 2008
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  5. NJoy

    NJoy Няшka

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    You could also buy a SO-DIMM to DIMM adapter))) there is one disadvantage though - that adapter will cost you much more than all your memory put together xD

    Seriously, just sell it somewhere)
     
    NJoy, May 13, 2008
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  6. K-TRON

    K-TRON Hi, I'm Jimmy Diesel ^_^

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    No you cannot, but if you need ddr or ddr2 memory, shoot me a PM, I can hook you up with some for cheap.

    K-TRON
     
    K-TRON, May 13, 2008
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  7. star882

    star882 Notebook Evangelist

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    If you're looking for DDR2, Fry's has it for cheap very often.
     
    star882, May 14, 2008
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