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    RAM Type

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by BiG_B, Apr 10, 2006.

  1. BiG_B

    BiG_B Notebook Consultant

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    I think the RAM I need is the DDR2 SODIMM pc4200 533, but I wanted to make sure. The laptop is a Toshiba Satellie M40 - JM8
     
    BiG_B, Apr 10, 2006
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    NetBrakr Notebook Deity

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    Actually its not DDR2, its DDR SODIMM PC2700 333, maximum is 2 GB.

    JC
     
    NetBrakr, Apr 10, 2006
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    drumfu super modfu

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    it takes either. check your BIOS to know which you need.
     
    drumfu, Apr 10, 2006
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    Yeah, I just check out cruical.com, it has two models of M40, one is DDR and other is DDR2. So do dumfu has suggested.

    JC
     
    NetBrakr, Apr 10, 2006
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    miner Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Check with CPU-Z. If the current RAM installed is DDR then you can only use DDR and vice versa.
     
    miner, Apr 10, 2006
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