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    Ram upgrades and warranties - nt

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by WorkinProgress, Nov 29, 2007.

  1. WorkinProgress

    WorkinProgress Notebook Evangelist

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    Does upgrading ram void warranties? Specifically on Dells?

    Also. as a side question.

    If i purchase w/ a credit card, is it true that my warranty doubles?
     
    WorkinProgress, Nov 29, 2007
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  2. f4ding

    f4ding Laptop Owner

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    Usually no. Dell included.

    Not sure about CC question. Depends on CC?
     
    f4ding, Nov 29, 2007
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  3. lku

    lku Notebook Consultant

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    afik upgrading m does not void warranties.
     
    lku, Nov 29, 2007
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  4. WorkinProgress

    WorkinProgress Notebook Evangelist

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    alright thats good to know. i'll be sure to get compatible ram
    For the Dell m1330: would this ram be ok?
    DDR2 PC2-6400,DDR2 PC2-5300
    http://shop1.outpost.com/product/5175606

    do pins matter?
    For the cc, I plan to use citi (I Don't know what kind thouhg)
     
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  5. Commander Wolf

    Commander Wolf can i haz broadwell?

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    The m1330 won't be able to make full use of PC6400, but there's no reason the PC5300 memory shouldn't work. The pin setup does matter, but all DDR2 SO-DIMMs have the same pin setup.
     
    Commander Wolf, Nov 29, 2007
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  6. allan_huang

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    Just look for for these key words :DDR2, Sodimm, 200pin and you will need PC2-5300 667Mhz
     
    allan_huang, Nov 29, 2007
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    Any DDR2 200-pin SODIMM 667 MHz (PC2-5300/5400) should be fine for your laptop......
     
    prashanthm, Nov 29, 2007
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  8. WorkinProgress

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    alright.

    Cool thanks a bunch for the replies
     
    WorkinProgress, Nov 30, 2007
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