After installing new ram into my Qosmio x300 the screen doesn't display anything :/
The laptop had 2 RAM sticks in it
Both of the RAM sticks were 2GB 533Mhz PC3-8500S
I took them out and added one RAM stick with 8GB 1066 MHz PC-8500S
NoCodeMonkey 0 Light Poster
caperjack 875 I hate 20 Questions Team Colleague
hi, the most likely probls is that it does not detect the ram ,maybe it only sees up to 4gig per slot for a total of 8 ,did you check your manual for the correct ram layout ,and its also possibe it will not take 1066 speed ram
NoCodeMonkey 0 Light Poster
It doesn't say anything about the layout, only that is supports up to 1,2,4, or 8GB at 1066MHZ
rubberman 1,355 Nearly a Posting Virtuoso Featured Poster
You might try 2x4GB sticks of the supported types/speeds. Some systems require both slots are filled.
NoCodeMonkey 0 Light Poster
I tried just the one default RAM stick and it worked :/ so i dont think both slots have to be full :/
NoCodeMonkey 0 Light Poster
and the new 8GB ram is the right type/speed
caperjack 875 I hate 20 Questions Team Colleague
laptop and desktops that have a max of 8gig ,have to have it the forum of 2x4 gig to work .i can find a manual online of the laptop so i have to make my suggest based on my experience with laptops and ram
rubberman 1,355 Nearly a Posting Virtuoso Featured Poster
Caperjack makes a good point. The use of a single 8GB SIMM would imply that the laptop supports 16GB, but you say it only supports up to 8GB. So, using 2x4GB SIMMs would seem to be a valid point.
NoCodeMonkey 0 Light Poster
Makes sense, at least I learned something new, so thanks
Be a part of the DaniWeb community
We're a friendly, industry-focused community of developers, IT pros, digital marketers, and technology enthusiasts meeting, networking, learning, and sharing knowledge.