LAPTOP FORUM

> I contacted Hewlett Packard to find out what memory I need to upgrade my
> lap top from 500 mb to 1Gb and got the following reply.
>
>
> Let me share with you that your Compaq Presario 2521EA Notebook has two
> memory slots and the maximum supported memory is 1 GB.
>
> To obtain 1GB of memory you need to install two 512MB, 266MHz, 200-pin,
> PC2100 SO-DIMM (Small Outline Dual In-Line Memory Module).
>
> I duly purchased the following memory
>
>
>
> 2 x Extra Value 512MB DDR SODIMM PC2100 266mhz 200pin Memory Module from
> Ebuyer.
>
>
>
> The laptop will not boot properly. I can get into safe mode and in safe
> mode my computer shows 960mb RAM, but it crashes to a blue screen when
> trying to boot properly , Unfortunately the blue screen doesnt last
> long enough to see any error code.

> On Sun, 24 Feb 2008 17:13:21 +0000, Trevor wrote:
>
>> I contacted Hewlett Packard to find out what memory I need to upgrade my
>> lap top from 500 mb to 1Gb and got the following reply.
>>
>>
>> Let me share with you that your Compaq Presario 2521EA Notebook has two
>> memory slots and the maximum supported memory is 1 GB.
>>
>> To obtain 1GB of memory you need to install two 512MB, 266MHz, 200-pin,
>> PC2100 SO-DIMM (Small Outline Dual In-Line Memory Module).
>>
>> I duly purchased the following memory
>>
>>
>>
>> 2 x Extra Value 512MB DDR SODIMM PC2100 266mhz 200pin Memory Module from
>> Ebuyer.
>>
>>
>>
>> The laptop will not boot properly. I can get into safe mode and in safe
>> mode my computer shows 960mb RAM, but it crashes to a blue screen when
>> trying to boot properly , Unfortunately the blue screen doesnt last
>> long enough to see any error code.
>
> Thats what you get for buying cheap shit generic RAM - no guarantee that
> itll be compatible.
>
> Get yourself off to Crucial and use their memory selector tool and buy
> some decent RAM from what it suggests. They have a no quibble
> compatibility guarantee and the RAM is guaranteed for a lifetime.
> http://www.crucial.com/uk/store/listparts.aspx?model=Presario%202500%
> 20Series
>
> Sure its Ł7 a DIMM more than that crap from Ebuyer but youd have had
> two working DIMMs guaranteed to work instead of two DIMMS youve paid for
> which you cant use and cant return as Ill guarantee theyre not faulty
> - just that your laptop doesnt like them.
>
> One day, people will learn not to buy this Extra Value bargain basement
> shite.
>
>
>
> --
> Conor
>
> I only please one person per day. Today is not your day. Tomorrow isnt
> looking good either. - Scott Adams

> Conor wrote in message
> news:62dqqoF22g6cfU1@mid.individual.net...
>> On Sun, 24 Feb 2008 17:13:21 +0000, Trevor wrote:
>>
>>> I contacted Hewlett Packard to find out what memory I need to upgrade
>>> my lap top from 500 mb to 1Gb and got the following reply.
>>>
>>>
>>> Let me share with you that your Compaq Presario 2521EA Notebook has
>>> two memory slots and the maximum supported memory is 1 GB.
>>>
>>> To obtain 1GB of memory you need to install two 512MB, 266MHz,
>>> 200-pin, PC2100 SO-DIMM (Small Outline Dual In-Line Memory Module).
>>>
>>> I duly purchased the following memory
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> 2 x Extra Value 512MB DDR SODIMM PC2100 266mhz 200pin Memory Module
>>> from Ebuyer.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> The laptop will not boot properly. I can get into safe mode and in
>>> safe mode my computer shows 960mb RAM, but it crashes to a blue screen
>>> when trying to boot properly , Unfortunately the blue screen doesnt
>>> last long enough to see any error code.
>>
>> Thats what you get for buying cheap shit generic RAM - no guarantee
>> that itll be compatible.
>>
>> Get yourself off to Crucial and use their memory selector tool and buy
>> some decent RAM from what it suggests. They have a no quibble
>> compatibility guarantee and the RAM is guaranteed for a lifetime.
>> http://www.crucial.com/uk/store/listparts.aspx?model=Presario%202500%
>> 20Series
>>
>> Sure its 7 a DIMM more than that crap from Ebuyer but youd have had
>> two working DIMMs guaranteed to work instead of two DIMMS youve paid
>> for which you cant use and cant return as Ill guarantee theyre not
>> faulty - just that your laptop doesnt like them.
>>
>> One day, people will learn not to buy this Extra Value bargain
>> basement shite.
>>
>>
>>
>> --
>> Conor
>>
>> I only please one person per day. Today is not your day. Tomorrow isnt
>> looking good either. - Scott Adams
>
>
> I wasnt impressed by the Crucial memory selector as it told me there
> was NO memory in my laptop!

>>>
>>> Let me share with you that your Compaq Presario 2521EA Notebook has two
>>> memory slots and the maximum supported memory is 1 GB.

>>> To obtain 1GB of memory you need to install two 512MB, 266MHz, 200-pin,
>>> PC2100 SO-DIMM (Small Outline Dual In-Line Memory Module).
>
> I wasnt impressed by the Crucial memory selector as it told me there was NO
> memory in my laptop!

> Trevor wrote:
>>>>
>>>> Let me share with you that your Compaq Presario 2521EA Notebook has two
>>>> memory slots and the maximum supported memory is 1 GB.
>
> Let me share with you? What an unfortunate selection of words. What is
> he? An undercover operative withholding HP trade secrets? Probably - some
> companies go to pains to avoid giving information that would allow
> customers to avoid purchasing the official upgrade product. Dont think HP
> as policy does this (their service info is readily available on hp.com)
> but this support person may be tripping on something strange in the curry
> sauce...
>
>>>> To obtain 1GB of memory you need to install two 512MB, 266MHz, 200-pin,
>>>> PC2100 SO-DIMM (Small Outline Dual In-Line Memory Module).
>>
>> I wasnt impressed by the Crucial memory selector as it told me there was
>> NO memory in my laptop!
>
> Im guessing there you tried to use their on-line crucial system scanner
> tool. Doesnt always work ;-(
>
> Go here
>
<http://www.crucial.com/uk/store/listparts.aspx?model=Presario%202500%20Series>
>
> Crucial are actually listing faster PC2700 (DDR333) as compatible - which
> it will be. See their FAQ.
>
> The information the HP operative quoted does check out on other memory
> upgrade sites, such as Kingston - and also in HPs service manual, which a
> google will find ya.
>
> Shopping at Ebuyer for extra value goods has a hit and miss nature about
> it. They must have large dustbins located fairly close to their RMA
> department filling up daily. Occasionally though, you get something which
> is quite brilliant for nought, but not memory :-)
>
> --
> Adrian C