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    Help: Sony VAIO PCG-K33 - RAM upgrade / Memory issue

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by digitop, Oct 26, 2008.

  1. digitop

    digitop Newbie

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    Hello forum,

    I have a Sony VAIO PCG-K33 which originally comes with 512MB of RAM and can be upgraded to 1GB max. I purchased the ram (2 x 512MB) and installed it in my laptop, but the total memory shown on the computer is only 448MB. This is the same amount or RAM that was showing with the original 2 X 256MB RAM.

    I followed whatever steps I thought is right
    - I checked each RAM slot, they both work
    - I have the correct type of RAM
    - I checked the BIOS, it's the most current
    - I removed all attachment, connections, external mouse, etc when starting the laptop after installing the new RAM
    - I checked every single RAM separately, they both are new and functional

    If I install one 256MB or 512MB RAM, the total RAM of 192MB is displayed. If I install 2 x 256MB or 2 X 512MB, it shows 448MB of RAM. I cannot think of anything else. Any advise? Thanks folks
     
    digitop, Oct 26, 2008
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  2. abcat1993

    abcat1993 Newbie

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    I'm having the exact same problem with my PCG-K13

    I'm fairly certain that I'm using this: accessories.us.dell.com/sna/products/PC_Gaming_Accessories/productdetail.aspx?c=us&l=en&s=dhs&cs=29&sku=A1155284

    maybe it will only read pc 2100 for some reason?
     
    abcat1993, Oct 26, 2008
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  3. abcat1993

    abcat1993 Newbie

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    anyone? i'd like to know if I have to return it and which one to get next time
     
    abcat1993, Nov 1, 2008
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    flawlesscomputers Notebook Geek

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    Did either of you resolve this issue?
     
    flawlesscomputers, Feb 9, 2009
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    mcsinger Newbie

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    Same problem here on PCG-K33. Anyone resolves this?
     
    mcsinger, Apr 17, 2009
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