G62 6GB (4GB x 1+2GB x 1) RAM instalation issue

Hello Sir
I have HP G62 with 3GB (2GB x 1, 1GB x 1) RAM factory istalled. Now i wanted to upgrade it to 6GB (2GB orignil and 4GB new DDR3 purchased RAM), installed it. But laptop is not starting just on power on fan sound heared and gone and its gone again and again.
what should i do please suggest me
Thanks

Hello Suhaib,
Here are few things you can do.
Interchange the RAM slots could resolve the issue.
else check the RAM by doing this: Insert the 2GB RAM and check if the computer turns ON fine. Then insert the 4GB RAM and check if it turns ON fine. Do this on both slots to check if the slots are working too..
Another way is by running the Memory test from computer's UEFI.
Cheers..
Wish you luck,
Karthik
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