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    I want upgrade memmory on my dv7

    Discussion in 'HP' started by fantomasz, Nov 27, 2009.

  1. fantomasz

    fantomasz Notebook Deity

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    What type of memmory my laptop have? I want upgrade to 6 or 8GB but I think I never seen 3 or 4GB module
     
    fantomasz, Nov 27, 2009
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  2. moral hazard

    moral hazard Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    You wont find a 3gb stick of ram.

    Since you have 4gb already, you would need to replace one 2gb stick with a 4gb stick to get a total of 6gb. Or replace both your sticks with 4gb sticks to get 8gb.

    You need DDR2 sodimm ram.

    4gb sticks do cost a lot.
     
    moral hazard, Nov 27, 2009
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  3. Krane

    Krane Notebook Prophet

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    Not when compared the price of DDR3!
     
    Krane, Nov 28, 2009
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