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    D600 1GB DDR PC-2700 RAM upgrade doesn't fit

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by Scott Kennedy, Nov 16, 2009.

  1. Scott Kennedy

    Scott Kennedy Newbie

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    my upgrade ram doesn't fit into the white plastic holders in my PC. The notch on the new ram is shifted to the left by about 1/16". If I force it in I will break something. MemorySuppliers.com on-line chat says that this is the correct RAM and that I should return for replacement. I don't buy it. Can anyone help?
     
    Scott Kennedy, Nov 16, 2009
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  2. dtwn

    dtwn C'thulhu fhtagn

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    Try removing and reseating it. You might have placed it at the wrong angle. It's usually about a 30-45 degree angle.
     
    dtwn, Nov 16, 2009
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  3. 1ceBlu3

    1ceBlu3 Notebook Deity

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    and if that doens't work..send it in for a replacement..
    it might have gotten damaged..somehow..
    good luck!
     
    1ceBlu3, Nov 16, 2009
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  4. Scott Kennedy

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    I've tried all angles and it just won't fit. Tried to upload image but there are no options to do so.
     
    Scott Kennedy, Nov 16, 2009
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  5. moral hazard

    moral hazard Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Are you sure you need DDR and not DDR2?
     
    moral hazard, Nov 16, 2009
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    Trottel, Nov 17, 2009
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  7. Commander Wolf

    Commander Wolf can i haz broadwell?

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    Is this a Dell Latitude D600? That takes DDR(1) for sure. The situation may be reversed in that you need DDR(1) in the D600 and you have DDR2 on hand...
     
    Commander Wolf, Nov 17, 2009
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