September 9th, 2008, 07:00 PM
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|  memory upgrade problem
I have a Dell Inspiron 8600. I installed 2 memory sticks ( 1 gig each). When I install the first stick eveything works fine. When I install the 2nd gig in the "B" slot. the computer works for about a minute then it does a memory dump. Right now i'm using only the one gig. I've tried using other manufacturers memory and it still does a dump. Help !!!
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September 10th, 2008, 06:17 AM
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What happens when you put a chip only in slot B?
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September 10th, 2008, 09:51 AM
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the same thing, another dump. Someone told me that I might be able to change BIOS. Thought that might be dangerous.
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September 10th, 2008, 10:48 AM
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Maybe slot B is bad...Do still have the original ram and can test it in slot B? | |
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September 10th, 2008, 11:27 AM
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put original chip in slot B and it did an immediate memory dump. | |
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September 10th, 2008, 11:38 AM
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Originally Posted by postalpete  put original chip in slot B and it did an immediate memory dump. | Sounds like a bad slot. | |
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September 10th, 2008, 11:57 AM
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Is it worth replacing the slot ? laptop is over 3 yrs. old. | |
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September 10th, 2008, 12:06 PM
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Depends on how much the repair costs...It's attached to the mobo and the problem could be there. | |
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September 10th, 2008, 12:20 PM
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keep it 1 gig for awhile, get a new laptop probably cheaper in long run. | |
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