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    HP DV5 Ram Help!!!

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by corujo712, Dec 14, 2008.

  1. corujo712

    corujo712 Notebook Evangelist

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    I have a HP dv5-1050tx and i would like to add more ram to my system. What i need to know is how do i access all of the memory modules. I have only encountered one module but i do not know where the others are located.


    Any help would be appreciated :)
     
    corujo712, Dec 14, 2008
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    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    There's two slots stacked on top of each other beneath the panel on the underside of the notebook.
     
    ZaZ, Dec 14, 2008
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    Vladk1000 Notebook Consultant

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    The dv5-1050tx has one 2GB stick of RAM.
     
    Vladk1000, Dec 14, 2008
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    corujo712 Notebook Evangelist

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    I believe that my specific laptop model supports a maximum of 8gb of ram. I assume that would be 4 slots with 2gb in each slot = 8gb? When i purchased the laptop it came with 2gb. I have spare ram lying around collecting dust and i was thinking of just adding it to my laptop. I have searched around on google and youtube but cannot find where the slots are located
     
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  5. ZaZ

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    Under a panel on the bottom of the notebook. Almost all, though not 100%, have two memory slots.
     
    ZaZ, Dec 14, 2008
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    There are only two slots. By 8GB, they mean you can put in 2 4GB sticks.
     
    Vladk1000, Dec 14, 2008
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    As ZaZ noted, the slots are one on top of the other. You have to open the center compartment on the bottom of the notebook.
     
    Charles P. Jefferies, Dec 14, 2008
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    Thanks for all your help!
    Problem solved!
    I now have installed 2x2gb = 4gb
     
    corujo712, Dec 14, 2008
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