New Memory Help, Please!

[MMHeide]

Hi, I just bought an upgrade (1 GB 200-PIN DDR2 SODIMM 128Mx64 PC2-5300) for a Dell Latitude D610. I was told I should install it into the DIMMA slot. However, the tech guy who worked on my computer last apparently either moved the existing (IGB) memory to the DIMMB slot. So... I installed the new thingy into the DIMMA slot and it is not showing up on my computer. What can I do? Thanks so much. I am pretty much a novice when it comes to Hardware...

 

[MMHeide]

whoops, got it backwards there. The existing memory was in the A slot, so I installed the new into the DIMMB slot... sorry!

 

[win2kpro]

The memory you purchased may not be compatible with the installed memory. You are better off to install memory in matched pairs.

Here is an upgrade for the Dell Latitude D610 from Crucial 1GBx2 modules for $29.99

http://www.crucial.com/store/listparts.aspx?model=Latitude D610&mfgr=Dell

 

[crjdriver]

In addition when I install memory on a laptop/netbook, I do the following;
1 Remove the battery
2 Push and hold down the ON button for a few seconds
3 System is now completely de-powered. Open memory bay and install/remove whatever memory you want.
4 Replace battery and pw ON. Check that memory is detected, etc.