I have a packard bell and its no good I use it for parts I was just wondering if it had a memory chip.(For the mb ram) I was just wondering if I could take the chip out of the packard bell and put it in my compaq to see if it would raise the mb ram amount. Is this possible and if so how do I do it. Thanks alot .
2006-10-10 06:03:46 · 4 answers · asked by the king of kings 4 in Computers & Internet ➔ Computer Networking
A Packard Bell. I didn't think there was still any of those ancient PC still around. Not knowing the exact model numbers, I am going to say "no". As long as it has been since Packard Bell was making computers, anything out there is probably a pre-pentium unit with slow memory in it. Odds are that it would not even physical fit into the memory slots of you Compaq (unless it is also an antique). As putting the wrong memory into your computer could damage the system board and cost you several hundred dollars in repair, I would not do it when you can buy the correct memory for $20-40.
2006-10-10 06:11:23 · answer #1 · answered by dewcoons 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
first of all, by asking this question, you probably don't know what you are doing under the hood of your computer. Playing around or getting advice online like this can lead to severe consequences if you screw something up.
Best leave the tinkering to a professional.
2006-10-10 13:08:45 · answer #2 · answered by Ken G 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
probably not. Memory is so specific. You could check to see if the memory is the same kind, but prepare to be disappointed.
For more memory, check out newegg.com. Good prices.
2006-10-10 13:08:46 · answer #3 · answered by words_smith_4u 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It wont hurt your computer to try. I they are not compatible just remove it and restart your computer. It will go back to its origenal state. although, it would be a good idea to creat a restore point first.
2006-10-10 13:21:38 · answer #4 · answered by oldmanwitastick 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋