Inspiron 3647, RAM upgrade error

Question

Just bought 4GB RAM (Samsung) DDR3 DIMM 240 pin, and well, I shutdown the comp, slipped the RAM into the slot, and turned it back on. The button lit up white as it usually did, and so did the small light below it. However, after a sec or 2, the smaller light turns off, and the power button blinks in orange twice, at regular intervals. What did I do wrong and how do I fix it?

DELL-Chris M · Answer

You need to match the retail memory specifications with what we originally shipped based on =
Rank
Voltage
Error Correct Control

Read this, What are the Dell memory specifications per slot?

* Two memory slots
* 16GB maximum memory (2x8GB)

Inspiron 3647 validated Dell OEM memory =
66GKY 8GB, DDR3, 1600MHz, 240 Pin, Dual Rank, Unbuffered, 1.5v, Non-ECC
VT8FP 4GB, DDR3, 1600MHz, 240 Pin, Dual Rank, Unbuffered, 1.5v, Non-ECC
531R8 4GB, DDR3, 1600MHz, 240 Pin, Single Rank, Unbuffered, 1.5v, Non-ECC
1V30P 2GB, DDR3, 1600MHz, 240 Pin, Single Rank, Unbuffered, 1.5v, Non-ECC
GDN7X 2GB, DDR3, 1600MHz, 240 Pin, Single Rank, Unbuffered, 1.5v, Non-ECC

VR648 8GB, DDR3L, 1600MHz, 240 Pin, Dual Rank, Unbuffered, 1.35v, Non-ECC
P4T2F 4GB, DDR3L, 1600MHz, 240 Pin, Single Rank, Unbuffered, 1.35v, Non-ECC
3X41T 2GB, DDR3L, 1600MHz, 240 Pin, Single Rank, Unbuffered, 1.35v, Non-ECC

For my notes, send me via Private Message the PC service tag number.

Robin Sunblade · Answer

So where do I get a RAM that fits the description online? I mean, which model do you think would be best within a budget of $40?

DELL-Chris M · Answer

I need the service tag number to look up what specific memory we installed.

speedstep · Answer

Budget is wayy too low.  Ram is going up for DDR3 not down. http://www.crucial.com/usa/en/inspiron-3647/CT8961398   http://www.crucial.com/usa/en/inspiron-3647/CT8961430

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