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    IBM T23 memory issue

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by jawjz, Nov 20, 2006.

  1. jawjz

    jawjz Newbie

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    Hi, Im trying to increase the memory capacity of my T23, however it doesnt seem to want to recognise one of the ram slots. It originally came with 256 and Ive just taken delivery of a 512. IBM state that its good for 1g+.
    If I put the 256 in the known "good" slot, then thats what the memeory is. Same with the 512, however it doesnt want to blow out to 768.
    Can anyone offer a suggestion as to why this may be happening, other than the obvious dead slot. Thanks in advance....
     
    jawjz, Nov 20, 2006
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    drumfu super modfu

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    does it work with one stick in the "bad" slot?
     
    drumfu, Nov 21, 2006
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    jawjz Newbie

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    no, not yet. Havent had time, however that did cross my mind. Will give it a go this evening and post result. Will also be upgrading to the latest BIOS version. Thanks for your response. Cheers
     
    jawjz, Nov 21, 2006
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    what i meant was ,I havent yet tried it, but will tonight.
     
    jawjz, Nov 21, 2006
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    got home, updated BIOS etc. Tried the bad slot, turned on the lappy and all it did was beep at me several times. Didnt start up. Just sat there with its alzheimers. Any ideas on how to get the bad slot working again ???
     
    jawjz, Nov 22, 2006
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