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    Help with CF-18DHAZXKM RAM

    Discussion in 'Panasonic' started by glaughlin0302, Mar 22, 2012.

  1. glaughlin0302

    glaughlin0302 Notebook Enthusiast

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    hey guys, i'm upgrading the RAM for my buddy's CF-18DHAZXKM and have been running into some issues. I have the same exact model toughbook and tried putting my 1gb ram stick in his with no luck. i try to power up and it wont even go to the bios, just a blank screen. then i take the RAM out and it works fine. does this mean he has motherboard issues or a bad RAM "terminal" ?

    Also, what kind of RAM does this take exactly? i'm no expert and i've already bought 2 of the wrong types of RAM sticks for it.

    Winner gets both of the wrong chips i bought!
     
    glaughlin0302, Mar 22, 2012
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    you need DDR PC2700, 200pin. Make sure to verify the exact model on the bios. Do not rely on the buttom case coz sometimes the previous owner changed the case or the buttom cover from different model without interchanging the sticker.

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    ohlip, Mar 22, 2012
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    glaughlin0302 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thanks! i just checked the BIOS and it is indeed the same model as the one i have. What do you think about my the ram from my toughbook not working in this one? do you think my buddy has a bad terminal?
     
    glaughlin0302, Mar 26, 2012
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    glaughlin0302, Mar 26, 2012
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    Yes! its the one.


    ohlip
     
    ohlip, Mar 26, 2012
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    glaughlin0302 Notebook Enthusiast

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    sweet. thanks, PM me if you want the two chips i snagged off ebay. if not i'm probably just going to chuck them. BTW do you have any idea about the RAM issue i was talking about?
     
    glaughlin0302, Mar 27, 2012
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    There are some posibilty; It may be not seated properly, there some shrted pin on the base or corrosion. Try cleaning it out by a used toothbrush but of course no toothpaste on it, :D


    ohlip

    Btw, can you give me the specs of the ram that you have.
     
    ohlip, Mar 27, 2012
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