RAM not working

ok soo my problem is i bought some transcend ram for my t61p put it in....made sure it was in right and all the way....but my notebook wont turn on with it in
what might be the problem??

here is the ram
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820208323

 

1. Try re-seating the RAM.

2. Swap RAM stick slots with the other RAM stick currently installed in your notebook.

3. RMA new RAM stick.

 

i tried the first 2...what does the third mean?

 

RMA = Return Merchandise Authorization. In other words, send it back for replacement or refund.

 

Basically if your at step #3 its dead. Have you tried just the new stick by itself? Does the old stick by itself still boot the laptop? Is there any beeps from the laptop? Does it boot into BIOS or is it no power at all?

 

it wont boot with new stick....it will boot with old stick by itself.....no beeps.....i hit power and the power light comes on but nothing happens (the screen doesnt even come on.....what do i do to send it back since it's already open?

 

RAM typically has lifetime warranty open or not. So assuming its not a compatibility issue with your laptop you can talk to the place you bought it at about getting it RMA'd or do it yourself through the manufacturer. There site will usually explain what needs to be done to RMA there products. If it is not broken and is just an issue with your laptop and this exact stick then you might have trouble but if you just bought it you should be able to bring it back to the place you bought it, maybe with a restocking fee.

 

I used alotof that brand ram have,nt had any bad sticks yet Sound more like ibm is not compailty with that peice of transcent ram
where same speed? as orignals

 

yes they were the same speed

 

if i understand correctly, the new RAM inserted the laptop will turn on without anything on the screen

but if you use the old RAM everything is working alright, you boot up to windows and stuff? try checking the RAM you got an look at the label, the type and details of the newegg RAM should match your laptop RAM letter for letter like
pc-5300 SO-DIMM DDR2 667Mhz 1GB.. just an example. i bought pc25400 and it didnt work with mine til i got a pc25300.

 

yea...you got it right.....It is the right RAM and I got it off of newegg should i just send them an email asking what to do?