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‎12-11-2019 09:39 PM

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Product: HP Pavilion g6-1189sa Notebook PC
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 (64-bit)

I have tried to install a second ram chip however the chip wont fit into the slot. I have also tried to fit the original chip in my machine into the slot and that also won't fit. Is their any reason why im having this problem?

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‎12-12-2019 12:54 AM

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@harry378 

 

Its specs

 

   https://support.hp.com/au-en/document/c02863655

 

It has  4 GB DDR3 and  Upgradeable to 4 GB DDR3 that means you can't add more RAM. Are you sure you looking to the right slot ?

 

Regards.

BH
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‎12-12-2019 04:45 AM

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it is definitely a2nd ram slot. They look the same and are located right next to each other. Also as I'm aware my laptop is upgrade able to 8gb ram  

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‎12-12-2019 08:34 PM

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I figured it out. the 2nd ram slot was just a bit tight, but after cleaning it the chip fitted in nicely and all is fine now

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‎12-13-2019 12:31 PM

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@harry378 

 

Thanks for posting back and let us know you worked this out yourself

 

Have a good weekend

 

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