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Dell computers have a storied history of not playing nicely with non-Dell parts. For years, Dell used proprietary power supplies and motherboards with non-standard connectors. They supposedly stopped doing that with their desktops several years ago, but laptops are anyone's guess.
Could just be that the RAM you bought was a lemon. I've had it happen before.
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Originally posted by joecct View PostIt should have been a no brainer. Does it have 2 slots? It may want 2 4GB cards.
Otherwise, blame the communists.
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Originally posted by brookyone View PostTried the 8GB RAM card upgrade today. No go. RAM card (PNY) installed easy as pie as advised here by several. Turn on the notebook and all I get is an alarm of two loud beeps...pause...two loud beeps...repeating. Reinstall the original 4GB RAM card and PC works just fine.
Back to Best Buy to return the PNY RAM. Guess I'll have to buy the 8GB card from Dell at a $30.00 premium over other brands.
Otherwise, blame the communists.
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Re: Puter Help... I hate these **** machines!
Tried the 8GB RAM card upgrade today. No go. RAM card (PNY) installed easy as pie as advised here by several. Turn on the notebook and all I get is an alarm of two loud beeps...pause...two loud beeps...repeating. Reinstall the original 4GB RAM card and PC works just fine.
Back to Best Buy to return the PNY RAM. Guess I'll have to buy the 8GB card from Dell at a $30.00 premium over other brands.
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Originally posted by unofan View PostNever done it on a laptop, but it is that simple on desktops. As long as the memory is readily accessible, I'd imagine it's just as simple for laptops.
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Originally posted by brookyone View PostRecently bought an inexpensive Dell Inspiron notebook, primarily for use as a source for music integrated into an audio / home theater system. Supplied new with 4GB memory card...expandable to 8GB. I've never cracked the case on any PC...desktop or notebook, but I want to upgrade to the 8GB memory. A little research and it looks like a fairly simple procedure. Just access the memory card port...or whatever, remove the original and the new card pretty much snaps right in...in place of. Anyone have experience with replacement or upgrade of a memory card? Is it that simple...or anything else I need to know?
The 8GB card...Dell wants $150.00. Anyplace online I might buy one for less?
Thanks!
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Originally posted by aparch View PostIt is that simple. Just be careful installing the new RAM chips, and you need to be gentle yet force them in. [Insert joke here]
Obviously, don't do it will the laptop running or plugged in.
And try Newegg.com for a better price.
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It is that simple. Just be careful installing the new RAM chips, and you need to be gentle yet force them in. [Insert joke here]
Obviously, don't do it will the laptop running or plugged in.
And try Newegg.com for a better price.
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Re: Puter Help... I hate these **** machines!
Recently bought an inexpensive Dell Inspiron notebook, primarily for use as a source for music integrated into an audio / home theater system. Supplied new with 4GB memory card...expandable to 8GB. I've never cracked the case on any PC...desktop or notebook, but I want to upgrade to the 8GB memory. A little research and it looks like a fairly simple procedure. Just access the memory card port...or whatever, remove the original and the new card pretty much snaps right in...in place of. Anyone have experience with replacement or upgrade of a memory card? Is it that simple...or anything else I need to know?
The 8GB card...Dell wants $150.00. Anyplace online I might buy one for less?
Thanks!
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Re: Puter Help... I hate these **** machines!
Originally posted by joecct View PostUnplug the router, wait 10 seconds. Plug it in again.
If that fails, delete the network and readd it. Don't know why, but it works, especially if you're in hotels that may have the same network name but are 100's of miles apart.
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Originally posted by joecct View PostUnplug the router, wait 10 seconds. Plug it in again.
If that fails, delete the network and readd it. Don't know why, but it works, especially if you're in hotels that may have the same network name but are 100's of miles apart.
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Originally posted by ShirtlessBob View PostQuestion: the wireless internet on my laptop will not hold a signal. I have tried restarting the computer, disconnecting and reconnecting, repairing the connection, etc, only to be met with "limited or no connectivity." The computer is an IBM Thinkpad and it's from 2005. Also, the in-house internet is DSL from Frontier, so I don't know whether it's the computer or the network itself. What can I do to stay connected?
If that fails, delete the network and readd it. Don't know why, but it works, especially if you're in hotels that may have the same network name but are 100's of miles apart.
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Question: the wireless internet on my laptop will not hold a signal. I have tried restarting the computer, disconnecting and reconnecting, repairing the connection, etc, only to be met with "limited or no connectivity." The computer is an IBM Thinkpad and it's from 2005. Also, the in-house internet is DSL from Frontier, so I don't know whether it's the computer or the network itself. What can I do to stay connected?
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When in doubt, delete cache and reset. Then uninstall/reinstall.
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