RAM upgrade troubles: What should I do?
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I wrote the following in my review of the 1000HE netbook. Did you follow all these steps? It was a breeze to replace the installed 1GB with 2GB -- remove 2 screws, take off cover, push out the two retaining clips on either side of the 1GB module, take out the 1GB module, put in the 2GB module, press down, replace cover and screws, done! Oh, one more thing. As the computer starts to boot up (and I mean right when it starts to power up) hold down the F2 key to bring up the BIOS. Verify that it sees 2GB of RAM. Then hit F10 to save the configuration. Once booted up, check by right-clicking My Computer, Properties.
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Hi, you can check this article on how to upgrade RAM https://us.en.kb.sony.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/41424/c/65,66/kw/how%20to%20upgrade%20RAM/session/L3RpbWUvMTQyMDY1NzQyNi9zaWQvRjJENTRUYm0%3D Thanks -Sean
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My suggestion is do a search on your make and model on both the H-P website and Tom's Hardware (http://www.tomshardware.com/). I invariably find what I need to know on Tom's site or the manufacturer's. I'm assuming you either have the machine's manual or have downloaded it in PDF format. It should definitely tell you all about your memory and upgrading the same. Hope this helps...
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get DDR3 ram that is dual channel. Like DDR3 at 1066 or 2000 or 1800 or 1600 or 1333mhz will all work. I believe 16GB is max. Hope this helped.
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You probably will have to replace what is already installed, since there is usually only 2 slots to plug in the RAM modules.
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There is good advice given already but do check the DDR compatible with your model. I think it differs from this product. Here being DDR2 and yours probably DDR3!
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I'm not a teck so keep that in mind. I had a problem too at first when I saw there were 2 separate areas for the memory chips. Try switching them and make sure they are securely inserted. Other than that I don't know. You might want to go to a place like Compusa or something. Sounds like an installation problem more than defects.
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The other answer was correct, bad memory or motherboard ram slots. I run 8 gb in it currently and its ripjaw
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Update (since I previously said it WAS expandable): When I talked to a rep a couple of weeks ago, I was assured that the RAM was upgradeable, but it might have to go to one of their service centers. Just called in, and the sales rep said 2 gb was the max (BUT it was obvious she was just reading the same site info that I already had in front of me). Frustrating.
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I maxed out the memory on my machine to 16GB. In your case, I think you will have to pair the RAM up. Two 4GB sticks on slots 1 and 3, and then two 2GB sticks on slots 2 and 4. (Or it may be the other way around.) I would just make sure that the speed of the RAM are identical. In other words, the originals are 1600MHz RAM, the additional ones should also be that too.
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yes you can upgrade to a maximum of 4Gb. Ensure you look at the installed memory which should be either ddr2-pc2-5300 or ddr2 pc2-6400. match the ordering of additional ram to what you have installed. Good Luck
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The video card has nothing to do with the ram on your PC. Make sure you set the PCI-e as the main video card in the Bios and disable any other video card you have on your PC.
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Check PS. New does not mean good, Check memory chips by inserting only one at a time (I have had bad memory out of the box cause the same issue). Remove MOBO and fire it on table top with minimum items connected.I built two computers with these cases.. no issues.
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make sure you match up your FSB! If you have money left over max out that old ram it wont be expensive. Make sure you buy paste too.
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No unfortunately I tried to install the ram on a similar model and it did not fit in the ram space so I recommend that you just find a different kind its not worth the trouble
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Shouldn't be a problem, just purchase another 8gb stick. Also agree with the other answer an ssd is a much better way to upgrade this notebook. I talk about this in my review. About the other answer though, he/she indicates two ram slots are in use. At least in mine it came with one 8gb stick instead of two 4gb sticks.
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I found this YouTube video very helpful: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CO-Z7y9Ge4g. You can see exactly what needs to be done, where to find the parts and what to expect. Adding the RAM is a great low-cost enhancement to this nifty little computer.