Ram upgrade problem

jdconstruction · Jul 17, 2014

I have a HP Pavilion a810n with 512MB of Ram. It can be upgraded to a max of 2GB of Ram. (2x1GB) When I install 1GB Ram the computer works fine. When I add the 512MB or 1GB Ram to the 2nd slot my computer won't power up. What's my problem? Thank You

prit87 · Jul 17, 2014

jdconstruction :

your specs says 2.0 GB (2 X 1 GB) requires the replacement of the installed 512 MB DIMM

http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?cc=us&lc=en&docname=c00280647

Saga Lout · Jul 17, 2014

The OP has posted three threads on the same subject. One is already deleted and here's al ink to his reply in the other one. http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/answers/id-2223372/ram-upgrade-problem.html

jdconstruction · Jul 17, 2014

prit87 :

I thought that's what I did, I took out the 512 MB DIMM and replaced it with a 1GB and the computer works fine. It's when I add the 512MB or 1GB to the 2nd slot the computer won't power up? Thanks

prit87 · Jul 17, 2014

it wont support the 512 mb along with the 1gb ...its written in the specs

Calvin7 · Jul 17, 2014

Mixing two RAM sticks, regardless of brand or model, that didn't come together in a matched kit may have compatibility issues such as unable to boot or unable to operate at rated specifications.

A new memory module has never been tested with your existing memory so compatibility cannot be guaranteed.

As the previous poster wrote the specs state:
Memory Installed 512 MB (1 x 512)
Maximum allowed 2.0 GB (2 X 1 GB) requires the replacement of the installed 512 MB DIMM

jdconstruction · Jul 17, 2014

prit87 :

Thanks for the information. jdconstruction

jdconstruction · Jul 18, 2014

Calvin7 :

I took the 512MB DIMM out and install 2 x 1GB Ram that came in a match kit for my Pavilion a810n and the computer won't power up?

Saga Lout · Jul 19, 2014

Does it work with one stick or the other? Are the ratings on the stick exactly the same as on the 512 stick apart from the Gb rating?

jdconstruction · Jul 19, 2014

Saga Lout :

All three sticks work fine by them self in the first slot, its when I add a stick to the 2nd slot my computer won't power up. The new sticks were sold as a 2GB upgrade for my computer HP Pavilion a810n. They came in a matching kit 2x1GB. I assumed the rating was correct because they were sold for my computer, but now that you have asked, I'm having a hard time verifying that information with the company I bought them from. R.K. Wholesalers Inc. I will respond if I have any luck with the specs.

The whole purpose for the 2GB Ram upgrade is so I can upgrade my old computer from windows xp to windows 7. I think that's all I'm missing.

Saga Lout · Jul 19, 2014

If you go to http://www.crucial.com and download the scanner, it will tell you what RAM you have, the maximum upgrade you can have and how much they'd sell it for. You don't have to buy it from them but the assessment is reliabble and their prices are quite keen.

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