Utilize the existing RAM from an old laptop in a new one.

F5F Stay Refreshed Hardware Desktop Utilize the existing RAM from an old laptop in a new one.

Broflash
Senior Member

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11-07-2016, 12:51 AM

Hi! Your new laptop should work with the older one, but make sure the RAM types match. The new laptop has an 8GB slot, and the old one has a 2GB slot—so you’ll need to install the 2GB stick into the correct 2GB slot on your new machine.

Broflash

11-07-2016, 12:51 AM #1

pwnguy02
Member

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11-13-2016, 08:07 AM

They’re incompatible—don’t confuse them. The label with the notch indicates they’re distinct RAM models. A 2GB DDR3 chip won’t fit in your device at all.

pwnguy02

11-13-2016, 08:07 AM #2

They’re incompatible—don’t confuse them. The label with the notch indicates they’re distinct RAM models. A 2GB DDR3 chip won’t fit in your device at all.

minezplayer14
Junior Member

11-13-2016, 08:34 AM

It's unlikely. Your new laptop probably uses DDR4 while your old one uses DDR3. Checking the RAM stick and memory slot will show mismatched pins, which means it won't function properly.

minezplayer14

11-13-2016, 08:34 AM #3

It's unlikely. Your new laptop probably uses DDR4 while your old one uses DDR3. Checking the RAM stick and memory slot will show mismatched pins, which means it won't function properly.