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January 28th, 2012 00:00
memory will only work in DIMM B after upgrading memory dell d620
I had a 1 gb memory stick in DIMM A and a 512 Stick in dimm B pc4200 533. computer recognized them both fine. I got a new pc5300 2gb 667 stick when i put it in DIMM A and the Exsisting 1gb stick in DIMM B the computer would not boot up, just flasing lights in the cap locks for about 10 seconds then the computer would shut off. The only way I can get the computer to boot up is with the new stick in DIMM B alone. The other sticks will get recognized also in DIMM B alone. But the computer wont boot up with anything in DIMM A. It worked just fine before i put the new memory in. If anybody has had this similar problem and has a solution please let me know.
Thanks, Ken
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ieee488
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January 28th, 2012 06:00
I have a D620 which I keep at work. I have 3GB in it and it works fine. I don't remember what speed of RAM I have in it.
I do know that the second stick 2GB came from Crucial.
kirkd
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January 28th, 2012 09:00
Does it work with BOTH original sticks in their original spots? It's likely the A socket is either damaged or the supporting components have been damaged. A static charge can damage system board components as well as the memory modules. At least the 2GB works in socket B, so you don't have to buy a new laptop.
riverbedjedd
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January 30th, 2012 11:00
got it fixed thanks for the help. It was a sticker from the component by it that had slid and was overlaping into the memory slot just enough
kirkd
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January 30th, 2012 13:00
Good sleuthing! This is one for the record books.
Kirk
hannahcp1208
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March 28th, 2013 17:00
I'm havin' the same problem!! Help mee.