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    New memory for my V2000Z

    Discussion in 'HP' started by hegemon, Feb 12, 2006.

  1. hegemon

    hegemon Notebook Guru

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    Planning on purchasing this from newegg. CORSAIR ValueSelect 512MB 200-Pin DDR SO-DIMM DDR 400 (PC 3200) Notebook Memory

    $43.99

    Right now I've got 2x256 so I'll pull one of the 256 and add this. I've never installed memory on a laptop before, so

    1) Is this the right RAM?
    2) Can someone help me to do it myself?

    thanks :cool:
     
    hegemon, Feb 12, 2006
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  2. chinna_n

    chinna_n Notebook Deity NBR Reviewer

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    Yes, that is right memory and price also seems very reasonable( I paid $10 more for same memory.

    But, if I were you , I would sell of those 256MBs and buy two of those corasir, make it complete 1GB DDR400 RAM( That is what I have and that is what I did).. That way your memory will run at DDR400 speed instead of DDR333.
     
    chinna_n, Feb 12, 2006
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  3. fill2k

    fill2k Notebook Consultant

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    Yes, that should work.

    just to remind you, it will run in DDR333 mode, since you'll be using it with the factory installed 256MB-DDR333.
     
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  4. hegemon

    hegemon Notebook Guru

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    OK, thanks. can anyone write up a DIY? I'd appreciate it.
     
    hegemon, Feb 12, 2006
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    ofacto Notebook Enthusiast

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    I just got a v2000z and I can't believe how easy it is to change the memory: just open the cover on the bottom of the notebook and pop out the old memory, and pop in the new ones. I previously had the HP zv6000 and you had to pratically disassemble the whole thing in order to access the second memory slot. I also love the fact that the mini pci slot is easy to access, in case I need to.
     
    ofacto, Feb 23, 2006
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