Laptop memory compatibility

Hi, Just received 2GB DDR3 PC3-8500 1066MHz SODIMM 204-Pin Laptop Memory Module (bought second hand on eBay). Have tried it in 3 different laptops - HP Probook 6550b, Lenovo T400S, Lenovo SL510 - same result each time = blank screen, no boot, no message. The Probook gave 3 blinks on caps lock and num lock, which according to HP website means Memory - Module error not functional. Crucial says my Probook takes DDR3 PC3-12800 1600MHz. Have I bought the wrong memory or is it duff ?. Thanks.

Hi redart,
I am sorry for the issues you are experiencing with the RAM. What is the full part number on the module? This would read something like CT25664BF160B.16F, etc. This would help us determine if their is an issue with the density. It could be that the memory module is just plain defective.
Thanks in advance for this information!

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It says in the specs that its only upgradable to 2 gb ram
If the mini is a 1.83 Core 2 Duo model, the specs give a 2Gb Max, but you can fit 2x2Gb modules, giving it a total of 4Gb. However, the system will only recognize 3.3Gb of that.
In a related development I spoke to someone at Apple support about another topic and I mentioned wanting to use laptop memory in the Mac Mini and she said that 1) if I put it in myself (or had a non-authorized repair center install the memory) it would void my warranty.
That's not really the 'official' line, but it is something that gets repeated a lot even so. Opening up the mini doesn't void the warranty, and neither would fitting memory. However, any damage done would risk voiding the warranty, and it is always possible for Apple to note the replaced RAM and find that to be good reason to deny warranty claims since it isn't a supported configuration.
In situations where Apple deny a warranty claim after discovering the user opened the system for a RAM upgrade, it is possible to escalate the issue to customer support, and have that decision reversed as long as there is no indication the user caused any damage or problem.
To my mind, for peace of mind, it is better for one's peace of mind to have an authorized service provider do the RAM upgrade - many will do so for relatively little charge. While Mac resellers are few and far between, there are authorized service providers in more locations. Authorized service providers can be found via the page at http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1434?viewlocale=en_US

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I have a Mac Book Pro 17-inch, 2.66 GHz Intel Core i7 with 8GB 1066 MHz DD3 RAM. The RAM consists of two 4GB modules. I was just wondering if I can upgrade the RAM by putting DDR3 PC3-12800 1600MHz SO-DIMM PC laptop memory module RAM. Will it work?

Buying RAM off eBay is probally the worst thing you can do.
Not only that, it's some off name brand RAM made for PC's, so it's likely to cause issues or fail in the Mac, which the seller might not respond for a exchange or refund.
Inexpensive RAM is usually lower quality and more prone to not working but might so it's pawned off to third party resellers to appeal to the cheap crowd willing to work more to get their machines running.
Opening up the MacBook Pro is delicate work with fine screws that need to go back into each exact hole they came out of. The more you have to open it, the more potential damage can occur that is not covered by AppleCare or warranty.
If you want perfect RAM the first time, without having to keep trying over and over which costs you more money and headaches, buy the RAM directly from the manufactor here
http://www.crucial.com/mac/
When your looking at the RAM approved and tested to work for your machine, you can opt to spend more for the higher speed RAM however it will only work as fast as your BUS speed (aka: "Mhz") of the machine.
Benefit of the faster RAM is it will max the bus speed, whereas the matched speed spec-ed RAM can be a bit slower than the bus speed.
If your not into serious performance of the machine, then just opt for the most used spec-ed RAM speed.

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I have abn i pod nano which until today has worked fine... but from today when i plug my nano onto sync lead.. i tunes operns as normanl but then askes me to register nano... in the left field it seems to read the laptop memory when the ipod is higlighted.... i.e telling me i hav 40 gig of free memory
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Do you have any other networked drives or external drives? I have experienced the problem with a Shuffle on a PC that is connected to network drives.
The solution is fairly simple yet not obvious. You need to force a drive letter for the Nano because XP is getting confused. It is trying to assign the same drive letter as something else (your 40GB drive) and reporting the wrong info.
1. Go to Control Panel and open Administrative tools.
2. Click on Computer Management
3. In Computer Management highlight Disk Management at the bottom of the list.
4. Now you should see all of your drives, including the Nano. The Nano should have the short name you gave it. Click on the drive representing your Nano and right click. Select Change Drive Letter and Paths...
5. You will see a window listing your drive and the buttons, Add, Change, Remove, OK, and Cancel. Click Change.
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8. You will see a notice about changing a drive letter. Click Yes.
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Need to know which is better and faster for laptop memory upgrade

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SODIMM is the physical form factor of the module, DDR SDRAM is the actual memory type.
SIMMs are an ANCIENT form of memory module. If you have a system that uses SIMMS, you will spend less money throwing your computer in the trash and buying a new one.
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Each system can only use one type of memory, i.e. you can't use DDR memory in a system that only used non-DDR memory, and you can't use DDR2 memory in a DDR system.
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[Managing content manually on iPod and iPhone|http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1535]
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Hi. I have used A-DATA AX3U1866PB2G8-TP2.
AX3U1866PB2G8-TP2 is adopted ELPIDA HYPER MGH-E
However, when operating at high memory clock to freeze the PC.
Prime95 and OCCT Linpak freeze prone to stress test and so on.
But, no more errors in memtest86+.
I did not have the same problem that other memory with same setting,So memory controller with no problem.
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This memory is DDR3-1866 8-8-8-24-110-1T 1.65v
No, it isn't. Such a specification does not exist. It is an overclocking rating which has nothing to do with the "real" specifications of your modules.
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This matter has been reported that MSI. What I have to wait until BIOS be fixed?
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I would like to purchase "Memory Master - 2-Pack 1GB PC2-5300 DIMM Laptop Memory Kit".
Everything looks perfect however it's missing the "SO"
I only see "PC2-5300 in the image of the package.
Is this a typo?
In searching I find no "DIMM" for laptop. They are all "SODIMM".
I understand "DIMM" to be about twice the length of "SODIMM".
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Here's the link to the memory:
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Max bandwidth  PC2-3200 (200 MHz)
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Serial number  00005265
Manufacturing date Week 23/Year 05
Number of banks  1
Data width  64 bits
Correction  None
Nominal Voltage  1.80 Volts
EPP   no
XMP   no
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DIMM #    1
SMBus address  0x50
Memory type  DDR2
Module format  SO-DIMM
Manufacturer (ID) Hyundai Electronics (AD00000000000000)
Size   1024 MBytes
Max bandwidth  PC2-5300 (333 MHz)
Part number  HYMP512S64CP8-Y5
Serial number  00001080
Manufacturing date Week 26/Year 08
Number of banks  2
Data width  64 bits
Correction  None
Nominal Voltage  1.80 Volts
EPP   no
XMP   no
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This memory is DDR3-1866 8-8-8-24-110-1T 1.65v
No, it isn't. Such a specification does not exist. It is an overclocking rating which has nothing to do with the "real" specifications of your modules.
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