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DDR 3 ram doesn't fit. What ram does it take??

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@Star84015 wrote:

Model dv4-2045dx


@Star84015 

 

This is an old machine and it uses DDR2 RAM, not DDR3 RAM that why DDR3 RAM won't fit. Please use the following compatible RAM

 

     https://www.crucial.com/usa/en/pavilion-dv4-2045dx/CT1208160

     https://www.crucial.com/usa/en/pavilion-dv4-2045dx/CT1208148

 

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@Star84015 wrote:

DDR 3 ram doesn't fit. What ram does it take??


@Star84015 

 

What is your   HP provision dv4 ?  Please use the following instructions to find out the model/product of your machine:


        https://support.hp.com/us-en/document/c03754824


Please do NOT post its Serial number (s/n).

 

It is a laptop/notebook and RAM for desktops won't physically fit.


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Model dv4-2045dx

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@Star84015 wrote:

Model dv4-2045dx


@Star84015 

 

This is an old machine and it uses DDR2 RAM, not DDR3 RAM that why DDR3 RAM won't fit. Please use the following compatible RAM

 

     https://www.crucial.com/usa/en/pavilion-dv4-2045dx/CT1208160

     https://www.crucial.com/usa/en/pavilion-dv4-2045dx/CT1208148

 

Regards.

BH
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