Is the RAM stick not being detected on your laptop?

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Is the RAM stick not being detected on your laptop?

Is the RAM stick not being detected on your laptop?

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Bellabell11295
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08-23-2016, 08:29 AM

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I own an old Lenovo N500 laptop. It came with 2GB RAM, but I planned to upgrade it to 4GB by adding another 2GB stick. I've installed it, but unfortunately it isn't being recognized by the device. The original RAM module is labeled 40Y8404, and according to the DMS website, its specifications are: 2GB, 667MHz, DDR2-667 PC2-5300, 200p SODIMM, 1.8v. The new stick I want to install has the same model but is marked as DDR2-667MHz PC2-5300 1.8V. Could you offer some guidance?

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Bellabell11295

08-23-2016, 08:29 AM #1

I own an old Lenovo N500 laptop. It came with 2GB RAM, but I planned to upgrade it to 4GB by adding another 2GB stick. I've installed it, but unfortunately it isn't being recognized by the device. The original RAM module is labeled 40Y8404, and according to the DMS website, its specifications are: 2GB, 667MHz, DDR2-667 PC2-5300, 200p SODIMM, 1.8v. The new stick I want to install has the same model but is marked as DDR2-667MHz PC2-5300 1.8V. Could you offer some guidance?

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J0NNY_B0Y
Member

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08-24-2016, 07:20 PM

#2

Verify you have the most recent BIOS update for your laptop. Then explore options for a matching RAM module, ensuring it matches both frequency and timing requirements. According to the specifications found on Lenovo's support page, the laptop supports 2x SO-DIMM slots, so searching for a compatible 2x2GB DDR2-667MHz dual channel RAM kit on platforms like Ebay could be effective.

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J0NNY_B0Y

08-24-2016, 07:20 PM #2

Verify you have the most recent BIOS update for your laptop. Then explore options for a matching RAM module, ensuring it matches both frequency and timing requirements. According to the specifications found on Lenovo's support page, the laptop supports 2x SO-DIMM slots, so searching for a compatible 2x2GB DDR2-667MHz dual channel RAM kit on platforms like Ebay could be effective.

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florian12pro
Member

144

08-26-2016, 11:32 AM

#3

Thank you, I've checked the link you shared and found it likely explains why: "Only 64-bit operating systems can handle more than 3GB of RAM."

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florian12pro

08-26-2016, 11:32 AM #3

Thank you, I've checked the link you shared and found it likely explains why: "Only 64-bit operating systems can handle more than 3GB of RAM."

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iPeque
Member

227

08-26-2016, 03:13 PM

#4

Remove the original RAM stick and place the new one in the corresponding slot...test.

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iPeque

08-26-2016, 03:13 PM #4

Remove the original RAM stick and place the new one in the corresponding slot...test.

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louracame
Junior Member

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08-31-2016, 06:21 AM

#5

Yes, it appears to work correctly. It seems a 64-bit operating system must be installed.

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louracame

08-31-2016, 06:21 AM #5

Yes, it appears to work correctly. It seems a 64-bit operating system must be installed.

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Maria7300
Member

221

09-04-2016, 12:55 AM

#6

Add the orig stick to the second position...test

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Maria7300

09-04-2016, 12:55 AM #6

Add the orig stick to the second position...test

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Andy6575
Member

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09-04-2016, 06:29 AM

#7

I've already tried, but I need to install a 64-bit version of Windows 10.

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Andy6575

09-04-2016, 06:29 AM #7

I've already tried, but I need to install a 64-bit version of Windows 10.

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Mariih0811
Member

59

09-20-2016, 11:55 PM

#8

With both sticks installed, the bios displays the relevant information.

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Mariih0811

09-20-2016, 11:55 PM #8

With both sticks installed, the bios displays the relevant information.

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HolyNight98
Member

187

09-22-2016, 11:49 AM

#9

2048MB

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HolyNight98

09-22-2016, 11:49 AM #9

2048MB

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BenTGreat
Senior Member

437

09-22-2016, 01:24 PM

#10

Each stick of ram fits into the orig slot.
Test each stick using only the new slot.

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BenTGreat

09-22-2016, 01:24 PM #10

Each stick of ram fits into the orig slot.
Test each stick using only the new slot.

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