hey i have a dell laptop that came with pc2700u (333mhz) ram and i replaced it with some after market pc2100/2700 (266/333mhz) ram and it says it cant recognize what's installed in ram port. so i take it out, make sure both ends of the contacts are clean, and put it back in. this time, same thing, and it heats up super crazy hot in like two minutes. i have no idea what went wrong. is there a difference between pc2700 standard and pc2700u? ftw?
thanks who ever can help me out here...
2007-09-29 17:28:26 · 5 answers · asked by Ronnie C 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Laptops & Notebooks
PC2700u and PC2100/2700 run on different voltage levels. You may have burnt out your PC2100/2700. replace only with PC2700u.
2007-09-29 17:34:38 · answer #1 · answered by Computer Guy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a difference. NEVER combine two different types of ram.
The heat caused can actually melt the connection for the RAM
2007-09-30 00:32:33 · answer #2 · answered by biggieprice 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
u have to buy the correct ram for the type of computer, i have an E310 dimension and if i bought any ram for a diffrent computer it wouldnt work with mine
2007-09-30 00:33:43 · answer #3 · answered by Ruler Of Wax 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
often is the latency or ram slot order. if u got more slots available try changin them or repalcing ram for same brand.
2007-09-30 00:32:53 · answer #4 · answered by sigmaimf 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That is your problem. .Stick with the same type you had ONLY.
2007-09-30 00:33:15 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋