[BobJam]

I searched around some for memory modules, using the part number from my manual (and my model is an HPze4700):



I found a site that listed my HP part number exactly ( http://shopper.cnet.com/ram-random-a...-31922133.html ):



Which then links to the "Kahlon Inc." website:



And here's where I have the questions. Kahlon lists the OEM Part No. as "F4696A", NOT the full "F4696-60901". And if you scroll down that page, the HPze4700 (my model) is NOT listed. So my question is . . . is this the same part that the original page (above first) shows, and if so why isn't the full part number listed, and what's with the "A"?

I assume the "$20.49" is just the same $19.00 advertised on the original page, but with $1.49 added for what? (Because they advertise "Free Shipping" . . . if it's tax, that's a hefty 8% or so). No big deal . . . I'm not penny pinching that much . . . yet, anyway . . . just curious mostly. Is this a "bait and switch" scam?

Anyway, googling that part number at that price (and, yes, I can find other 512MB DDR266B sticks, but for more and NOT by the part number) ALWAYS leads to that Kahlon store, so it looks like they're the only game in town at that price FOR MY SPECIFIC PART NUMBER.

The reason I'm asking all these questions is because I'm a noob at this memory game. My understanding is that this stuff is pretty cranky, and if you don't get EXACTLY the right thing you're out of luck. Kingston and Crucial "guarantee" their stuff . . . I don't know about Kahlon . . . but that "guarantee" only means they will replace a DEFECTIVE module, not the WRONG module. I really can't afford to be trying several until I find the one that works. I have to get it right the first time.

I thought I pretty much had it right when the EXACT HP Part number was listed on the shopper.cnet.com site, but then when I got to the Kahlon site, I wasn't so sure.

Thoughts??

[longuriel]

Although you want to make sure to get the same TYPE of memory, I havent ever found you need to have the exact same model and part. I recommend newegg.com as a god place to find cheap reliable ram. Ive order allot of things off of there and not counting the graphics card Im currently trying to trouble shoot (either my board cant handle it, or I just got a bad board) I have no complaints.

[bigbear]

You are right about laptops being very picky about ram that is why I always use Crucial for laptop ram, never had any problems yet.

[Noyb]

If your not sure about the HP part # ..
press Alt+Ctrl+S (all at the same time) .. you will get a popup with all the facts ..

You can also install ... http://www.gtopala.com/siw-download.html
run it and look to see what memory is installed.

I just replaced the ram in my HP ze5470 .. with 2 of these ..
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820134037

I had these to choose from ...
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...nd&Order=PRICE