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    just returned a hp dv8000t but left with 2 gigz aftermarket ram

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by guhjeeh, Jul 27, 2006.

  1. guhjeeh

    guhjeeh Notebook Consultant

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    just returned my dv8000t but i am left with 2 gigz of ram. i am still shopping for a laptop, but i want to use the ram i bought. What other laptops can these memory sticks fit into? i know macbook and inspirion 1505e/1705e are compatible. as far as i know these memory sticks according to the box they came in are pc2-5300 667MHz SODIMM CL5
     
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    Charles P. Jefferies Lead Moderator Super Moderator

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    As long as the notebook has a Core Duo or Turion X2, they should work without problems.
     
    Charles P. Jefferies, Jul 27, 2006
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    guhjeeh Notebook Consultant

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    are you sure because i asked dell customer service and they replied dell xps memory are not compatible with inspiron series. same goes with dv8000 and dv1000
     
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    Not true, as long as it's ddr2 it's compatible.
     
    vespoli, Jul 27, 2006
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    word, thanks dudes
     
    guhjeeh, Jul 27, 2006
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    guhjeeh, join my thread! share your experiences with all of us in it please.

    link enclosed below.
     
    Ur ex-wife, Jul 27, 2006
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