Laptop Memory Upgrades
Discussion
I have a Compaq Armada e500 that I acquired recently that is desperately seeking more memory.
However, I'm having a really hard time trying to work out what it takes/needs.
It's a PIII 800MHz, and apparently has 2 memory slots - each currently filled with a 128MB 144 pin SODIMM.
Every time I do a search on the e500 it seems there are loads of different versions with different numbers after them, none of which match what is on the bottom of mine.
All I can find out is that they take a maximum of 512MB, and they are fussy about what memory they use.
I did a bit of research a few months ago and found a site selling the required memory at a reasonable price, with loads of comments from people with the same laptops saying that it's worked (even though they bought PC133 when it was supposed to be PC100 - think it was that way round). In fact one of the modules in at the moment is a PC133.
Have spent an hour or so googling but can't find this page again, and can't find the memory at a reasonable price (was hoping to get the modules for 20 quid or so apiece, that was what I was looking at recently, I'm sure).
Can anybody help??
However, I'm having a really hard time trying to work out what it takes/needs.
It's a PIII 800MHz, and apparently has 2 memory slots - each currently filled with a 128MB 144 pin SODIMM.
Every time I do a search on the e500 it seems there are loads of different versions with different numbers after them, none of which match what is on the bottom of mine.
All I can find out is that they take a maximum of 512MB, and they are fussy about what memory they use.
I did a bit of research a few months ago and found a site selling the required memory at a reasonable price, with loads of comments from people with the same laptops saying that it's worked (even though they bought PC133 when it was supposed to be PC100 - think it was that way round). In fact one of the modules in at the moment is a PC133.
Have spent an hour or so googling but can't find this page again, and can't find the memory at a reasonable price (was hoping to get the modules for 20 quid or so apiece, that was what I was looking at recently, I'm sure).
Can anybody help??
I would second Crucial. If you use their memory selector tool and the part doesn't work, they'll take it back with no quibbles.
Regarding PC133 vs PC100, you can always fit the faster stuff into a slower system - it'll just run at the lower speed. The other way around is asking for trouble, though!
Regarding PC133 vs PC100, you can always fit the faster stuff into a slower system - it'll just run at the lower speed. The other way around is asking for trouble, though!
Tried their scanner - came out with total rubbish!
System unsupported.
Apparently 3 slots, 2 with 128MB modules in, 1 empty!
Max possible is 310MB!
So not happy with that...
I've been looking on ebuyer - there were about 3 or 4 pages of reviews on the particular modules I found, with several people saying they had it running on the same system as me... Not sure what site though...
System unsupported.
Apparently 3 slots, 2 with 128MB modules in, 1 empty!
Max possible is 310MB!
So not happy with that...
I've been looking on ebuyer - there were about 3 or 4 pages of reviews on the particular modules I found, with several people saying they had it running on the same system as me... Not sure what site though...
Found it :
www.ebuyer.com/customer/products/index.html?rb=20603681124&action=c2hvd19wcm9kdWN0X3Jldmlld3M=&product_uid=24226
OK, so it's "ebuyer" memory, but it's less than 20 quid a stick for crying out loud! A few people saying it works fine on e500s. Better than paying 150 dollars for one stick which was what I was seeing on some sites
www.ebuyer.com/customer/products/index.html?rb=20603681124&action=c2hvd19wcm9kdWN0X3Jldmlld3M=&product_uid=24226
OK, so it's "ebuyer" memory, but it's less than 20 quid a stick for crying out loud! A few people saying it works fine on e500s. Better than paying 150 dollars for one stick which was what I was seeing on some sites
not my bloody fault if it doesn't work...As I understand it, current distance selling regulations allow you to reject an item without a reason. Although subject to a restocking fee (I'm not sure what is regarded as reasonable there).
Have you tried disconnecting the battery-backup and resetting the BIOS, forcing it to detect the new memory? Obviously note down settings first. Try it in a different socket too.
Have you tried disconnecting the battery-backup and resetting the BIOS, forcing it to detect the new memory? Obviously note down settings first. Try it in a different socket too.
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