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    NP2096 Failed RAM tests

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by jtc975, Dec 17, 2008.

  1. jtc975

    jtc975 Newbie

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    My less than a month old brand new Sager NP2096 laptop failed tests ran on Memtest 86+ v2.1 and Windows Memory Diagnostic. Has this happened to anyone? I am running Win XP Home sp3, 32 bit with 4 GB Ram. And I already know that only 3 GB will be recognized. My confguration is as follows:

    Sager NP2096 - Gaming Laptop
    15.4" WXGA (1280 x 800) "Glossy" LCD w/nVIDIA GeForce 9600 GT w/512MB
    Intel® Core™2 Duo P9500 2.53GHz Processor w/6MB L2 Cache (25W) - 1066MHz FSB
    Arctic Silver 5 Thermal Compound
    4GB (2 SODIMMS) DDR2/800 Dual Channel Memory (64bit Vista Required)
    320GB SATA II 3GB/s 5,400 RPM Hard Drive (8MB Cache Buffer)
    Combo Dual Layer DVD +/-R/RW CD-R/RW Drive w/Softwares
    4-in-1 Memory Card Reader (MS/MS PRO/SD/MMC)
    Built-in Intel® PRO/Wireless 5100 802.11a/g/n
    Built-in Bluetooth Wireless
    9-cell Smart Li-ion Battery
    Windows XP Home
    Full Range Auto Switching AC Adapter

    Should I give sager a call?
     
    jtc975, Dec 17, 2008
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  2. Wishmaker

    Wishmaker BBQ Expert

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    It is up to you. All is good and well until Windows will decide to access the bad area of the RAM and you will end up with BSODS. It can happen twice a day or once every 3 months. I would advise changing them.
     
    Wishmaker, Dec 17, 2008
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  3. Gregory

    Gregory disassemble?

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    Yes you should give them a call. Bad RAM is aggravating, but luckily easy to replace.
     
    Gregory, Dec 17, 2008
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