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    I think I screwed up with my RAM

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by aerowinged, Jan 31, 2008.

  1. aerowinged

    aerowinged Notebook Consultant

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    I just bought 4gb RAM, 2x 2GB.
    I installed one chip in the bottom of my laptop.
    Then i took the keyboard off for the first time because i figured that would be where the other slot is. But... i dont see another slot.
    Can anyone confirm that the other ram is soldered into my motherboard? (towards the right)
    Or am i just missing something? (need to strip it down further?)

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    aerowinged, Jan 31, 2008
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  2. ubnyan

    ubnyan Notebook Enthusiast

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    I guess it would depend on your laptop model. Normally you add memory by opening some sort of compartment underneath the laptop. In some cases it could be undeneath the keyboard. You should consult your laptop's user manual. That should give you some sort of idea how much memory your laptop can handle.
     
    ubnyan, Jan 31, 2008
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    admlam Notebook Deity NBR Reviewer

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    Ya, your suspicions are correct. Looks like it's soldered.
     
    admlam, Jan 31, 2008
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  4. aerowinged

    aerowinged Notebook Consultant

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    My laptop manual doesnt say anyhting about adding RAM. and its all in Chinese. and the website doesnt have anyhting either...

    I opened all the compartements on the bottom and only found 1 slot for ram, which is why i figured the other one must be under the keyboard like many other manufactures do.

    SISoft Sandra said it was upgradable to 4gb, and that I had 2 slots... but i guess it cant tell if they are removable slots or not?
     
    aerowinged, Jan 31, 2008
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  5. powerpack

    powerpack Notebook Prophet

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    what computer do you have, brand and model #. Maybe something can be found to confirm or not.
     
    powerpack, Jan 31, 2008
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  6. aerowinged

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    it is a Haier W36.

    Ive done quite a bit of googling and finding info is a bit difficult. Maybe someone else might have better luck than I did.
     
    aerowinged, Jan 31, 2008
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    Dragonpet, Jan 31, 2008
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    aerowinged Notebook Consultant

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    Wow, thanks dragonpet... nice find.

    but yeah this sucks.

    I cant tell, but do they mention if the memory soldered in there is 533mhz or 677 ?
     
    aerowinged, Jan 31, 2008
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  9. Dragonpet

    Dragonpet Notebook Evangelist

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    According to the original poster in the second link, the 512 Mb RAM on board is 533 Mhz.
     
    Dragonpet, Feb 1, 2008
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  10. aerowinged

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    Figures...

    well thanks for your help man. i guess im just stuck with 2.5 gb then.
     
    aerowinged, Feb 1, 2008
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