Re: Satellite L670D-102 won't boot up after 8GB RAM Installation

I went out today and purchased 2 x 4GB ram sticks DDR3-8500 the correct ram for my laptop and now that i've installed both ram the laptop won't startup i checked the max ram that the laptop can hold and it's 8gb which is why i went out an purchased the 2 4gb sticks so i therefor had 8gb ram in total, the laptop won't startup when the two 4gb sticks are installed but when the ram is installed that came with the laptop it boots up and it also boots if i have the ram which came with the laptop and also just one of the 4gb sticks.
I'm really stressed as to why it isn't working i'm 100% sure the ram is the correct as it boots up with one of them installed aslong as the stock ram is installed, does anybody know what the problem is please?

Which brand have you bought?
On this forum you can find many threads where people describe similar issues using some memory modules. Specification is OK but unfortunately notebook doesnt work.
I can only recommend you to use 100% tested and 100% compatible modules.
Best modules are definitely Kingston modules and 4GB RAM for your notebook model has part number KINGSTON KTT-1066D3/4G (Toshiba PA3677U-1M4G).
Check it out.

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