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    Need help finding ram for two notebooks

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by Knightsofwar210, Mar 16, 2009.

  1. Knightsofwar210

    Knightsofwar210 Notebook Geek

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    Okay for the first netbook I need a 1GB stick for my Acer Aspire One (ps - how do I update the bios after I install the stick?)

    And my dads laptop Toshiba Satellite A105, I want to order them from the same place so I can save on shipping.

    Thanks :D
     
    Knightsofwar210, Mar 16, 2009
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    Spyda Kat Notebook Consultant

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    For the One, any Gb stick of PC2-5300 (DDR2) spec ram will work. I used a Kingston stick that I got from Amazon for 12 dollars. No BIOS update will be necessary. It will detect it automatically. Good luck. You do know ow to take it apart, right? Is a little more complicated than a normal lappie.
     
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  4. Knightsofwar210

    Knightsofwar210 Notebook Geek

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    I mod video game consols, so opening up my acer wont be hard to open, I've seen videos, it wont be hard.
     
    Knightsofwar210, Mar 16, 2009
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    you shouldn't need drivers for ram
     
    funky monk, Mar 16, 2009
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    johngreaver Notebook Guru

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    use the memory advisor tool from crucial then go to directron.com they have great prices
     
    johngreaver, Mar 16, 2009
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