Can i install new ram in my dell inspiron b130?

Question

my laptop came with 512 ddr2, but I need more. I installed a 1 gig stick but the system doesn't seem to recognize it. Upon entering setup mode the memory info still says 512. Am I doing something wrong? Can new ram be installed? Or should I remove the old ram and install the new one? If instructions are needed please supply them. Thanks!

Answer 1

well it should work! the problem could be that the the 512MB DDR2 and your new 1GB RAM are not compatible.. maybe they have different bus speeds or other compatibility issues.. in such a case it would display 512MB RAM but in effect will be using the complete 1.5GB of it.

try by removing the 512 MB stick and then booting up the system