The only way to know for sure is by installing the RAM and turning the laptop on.
If it boots-up with no alarms you are good to go.
Since you are adding memory the system will take you to the BIOS screen on boot up. There you can see the details as seen by the motherboard. Just exit and boot into the OS.
Worst case scenario: the laptop won't boot-up and will flash LEDs. Just go back to the original RAM and call it a day:Embarrassed:
DAF44
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October 23rd, 2018 13:00
The only way to know for sure is by installing the RAM and turning the laptop on.
If it boots-up with no alarms you are good to go.
Since you are adding memory the system will take you to the BIOS screen on boot up. There you can see the details as seen by the motherboard. Just exit and boot into the OS.
Worst case scenario: the laptop won't boot-up and will flash LEDs. Just go back to the original RAM and call it a day:Embarrassed:
DAF44
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October 23rd, 2018 04:00
Memory requirements for the E6430 are DDR3 SDRAM-1600MHz 1.35 volt (DDR3L).
Lower frequency (1333MHz) memory can work but with lower performance.
If the memory you have is 1.5 volt it could also work but with an additional performance hit.
The laptop will let you know when you boot up. Fingers crossed!
Dell specifies a maximum 8GB per slot but a 16GB stick would probably work too.
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October 23rd, 2018 08:00
I think it's 1.35V, not too sure though
Either way, you said it should work?
It's for a gift, that's my concern.