RAM question?

Question

I have a Kingston ram but i am not sure if its compatible with my laptop.

What will happen if i put it on one of the laptop's lots and its not compatible? How will i know if it is or not after i put it?

I will do it myself because i cannot take it to a store right now or ask someone else to do it for me. (private reasons)

If i try to put it myself is there any chance i do something wrong?

Thanks for any information

the laptop is acer aspire 5100
ram: kingston kvr266x64c25/512

i couldnt find anything on the web if they are compatible

Answer 1

your kingston is for Desktop ONLY > ddr 266 or pc2100 ram

you'r acer is a Laptop > needs sodimm ddr2 ram or pc2 5400 or even pc2 4200

sorry, incompatibility all round !
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i apologise on behalf of the other answerers for beating around the bush ... & giving hi - fi suggestions & steps to a MOST SIMPLE question !

Answer 2

If you look at the edge of the memory that goes into the slot, you will see that it as one or more "grooves" on the edge. Those grooves have to fit with matching "bumps" in the laptop's memory slot. If the memory is not compatible with your laptop, you will probably not even be able to insert it. The grooves will not line up with the bumps.

If you can insert it, and it is the wrong memory, the laptop will normally not boot up while the chip is in it. It will power up, but never bring up any display. It may also beep at you. IF that happens, power down and remove the chip.

Finally, the chip itself may be compatible with the laptop, but not with the current memory in the computer. That will cause the laptop to keep locking up on you, and you will be unable to do anything but shut it down by cutting power to it.

Best thing to do is to look up your current memory, and the new memory. Make sure they are the same type (SDRAM, DDR, etc) and the same speed. If they are, they should work together.

Answer 3

That's typical for 32-bit models of Windows laptop working tactics. You can lose at any place from 256MB to 1GB considering of the the ought to reserve cope with house for reminiscence-mapped I/O instruments. A sixty four-bit variation of Windows would not have this trouble, or a 32-bit variation of Windows that helps PAE (bodily cope with extension) When you begin the pc, the BIOS must competently become aware of all 4GB or RAM.

Answer 4

You should really check it's compatible before putting it in, otherwise it could screw up your laptop. Is there any information on the sticker on the side of the memory chip about the chip's specs? Have a look, and if there is, compare it to the specs that your laptop specifies for memory (check the manual or the internet)

Answer 5

This is very easy. Remove the panel, place the RAM into position and snap it in. (remove the battery and power cord)

When you TURN on the computer, there are three possibilities.
1- It works, Right Click on My Computer and pick Properties. You see the increased amount of available memory.
2 - It does not work at all, computer won't reboot - just remove that RAM module.
3 - Computer boots OK, but does not show an increase in RAM in the My Computer Properties section.

If this does not work, consider buying RAM from a seller that guarantees that it will work. Look up your computer at http://www.coastmemory.com

Good luck and Happy Computing!

Answer 6

normally if the RAM is incompatible you get an error in boot up or It may not boot up at all. It's easy find out what memory you need from Kingston - Go to their site put in model, make ,etc. of computer in the step by step RAM page.

Answer 7

if you put it in, and isn't compatible, the computer will most likely not boot up, and will probably make some bleeping noises. It may however bootup, but the extra memory will not be recognised by the computer.
Also, I've never had any known damaged caused by incorectly installing RAM

Answer 8

idk abt laptops, but on a desktop, if you put a faulty card in it will simply show an error. just take it out, and put the old one back in, and you will be fine.

Answer 9

u must ask any shop about it..dnt put it while u rnt sure..