I tried as you suggested...each of the memory sticks one at a time in the Dimm A slot and then one at a time in the DIMM B slot...and then I tried every possible combination of memory sticks and got the exact same result....
the battery light blinks green every 8 seconds...but absolutely nothing else
I am sorry for the delayed response, after trying with the old memory with old set up and still the problem occurred, this may be an issue with the motherboard.
Can you tell me how to check if this is a motherboard Issue? I am really confused as to how replacing the RAM (quite a simple task could lead to a problem with the motherboard?) If it is a motherboard problem, how would I go about replacing that and at what cost?
Remove the battery and unplug the system. Hold the power button for 30 seconds. Remove the new RAM and install just the original. If the system will then power up, you're all set. If not, the mainboard is likely at fault - they're not expensive for this model system.
When you installed the new RAM, did you remove the battery? If you didn't, the system had power - and it's never a good idea to disconnect or reconnect internal parts with the battery installed.
Did you try the Hynix stick in DIMM A and the other stick in DIMM B like it was originally?
I have encountered this problem before, only the caps lock light was blinking ten times indicating a memory fault, instead of a blinking battery light.
DELL-Senthil S
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July 8th, 2013 23:00
Hi principalhayden,
Please install one memory at a time in one slot and check. Try both the memory in both the slots and let us know about the progress.
principalhayden
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July 10th, 2013 22:00
I tried as you suggested...each of the memory sticks one at a time in the Dimm A slot and then one at a time in the DIMM B slot...and then I tried every possible combination of memory sticks and got the exact same result....
the battery light blinks green every 8 seconds...but absolutely nothing else
DELL-Senthil S
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July 15th, 2013 00:00
Hi principalhayden,
I am sorry for the delayed response, after trying with the old memory with old set up and still the problem occurred, this may be an issue with the motherboard.
principalhayden
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July 16th, 2013 10:00
Can you tell me how to check if this is a motherboard Issue? I am really confused as to how replacing the RAM (quite a simple task could lead to a problem with the motherboard?) If it is a motherboard problem, how would I go about replacing that and at what cost?
ejn63
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July 16th, 2013 10:00
Remove the battery and unplug the system. Hold the power button for 30 seconds. Remove the new RAM and install just the original. If the system will then power up, you're all set. If not, the mainboard is likely at fault - they're not expensive for this model system.
When you installed the new RAM, did you remove the battery? If you didn't, the system had power - and it's never a good idea to disconnect or reconnect internal parts with the battery installed.
The boards cost about $50-60.
www.parts-people.com/index.php
gmaguire
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September 26th, 2013 05:00
Did you try the Hynix stick in DIMM A and the other stick in DIMM B like it was originally?
I have encountered this problem before, only the caps lock light was blinking ten times indicating a memory fault, instead of a blinking battery light.