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    Need Help!!!!

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by nirbs, Jun 20, 2007.

  1. nirbs

    nirbs Notebook Enthusiast

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    I installed new ram, and when i turned my laptop on it freezes at the blue screen, i.e. xp screen. i dont know what to do, i put my old one's back in and it worked fine, but the new ram doesnt work. freaking out :confused: :confused: !!!! thx for any help :)
     
    nirbs, Jun 20, 2007
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  2. Zero

    Zero The Random Guy

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    It could just be faulty RAM. Where did you purchase the RAm from and can you ask for an exchnage or refund?
     
    Zero, Jun 20, 2007
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    nirbs Notebook Enthusiast

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    i picked up ram from ebay, he had perfect rating like 10,000 people bought it from him
     
    nirbs, Jun 20, 2007
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    Kdawgca rotaredoM repudrepuS RBN

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    Try using memtest to scan the memory for errors
    http://memtest.org/

    You should run it at least overnight if you can.
     
    Kdawgca, Jun 20, 2007
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    nirbs Notebook Enthusiast

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    so i just burn it to a cd, put the cd in and start my laptop? and let it run overnight?
     
    nirbs, Jun 20, 2007
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    Kdawgca rotaredoM repudrepuS RBN

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    Basically yes... make sure you comp BIOS is setup to boot from cd/dvd first.
     
    Kdawgca, Jun 20, 2007
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