which ram to buy for my laptop

[podgyoldgit]

from what I can understand, my product number is XL574EA#ABU and serial number CNF0429TV2. I would like to buy some more ram but nothing seems to relate to these numbers. Please could you tell me what I should be looking for. Thankyou.

[GPU-2 · Accepted solution]

H

Maximum Memory: 8GB
Here are the features of the modules for your computer:

Speed: 800MHz (PC2-6400)
Technology: DDR2 SDRAM
Pins: 200-pin, Gold Connectors
Form Factor: SODIMM (Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Module)
Module Dimensions: 67.6mm x 30mm (LxH)
Data Integrity: Non-ECC
Ranking: 2R
Voltage: 1.8V
CAS Latency: You will receive memory with the correct CAS Latency for your model

Modelo Producto:CQ56

 
Maximum of 4 GB of memory using a 32-bit Operating System 8 GB using a 64-bit operating system
2 sockets memory slots
Of CPU / chipset NA

http://www.kingston.com/us/memory/search?devicetype=3&mfr=HEW&line=Presario%20Notebook&model=83283

Run this software on your computer:http://eu.crucial.com/eur/en/systemscanner

Manual de servicio:

http://h10032.www1.hp.com/ctg/Manual/c02657369

Regards.

[Huffer]

CQ56-111sa is the model number and it originally shipped with 3 gigs of RAM. 

The memory is ancient DDR2-800. The max it can take is 2 x 4 gig  modules but unfortunately DDR2 is very expensive. A pair of DDR2-800 4 gig modules will set you back well over $100US. And frankly, it would be a poor investment as the laptop is so very seriously limited by the rest of the hardware. 

Page 44 of the Service Manual shows "how to" install memory:

Manual

If you still have 3 gigs it would be worthwhile to upgrade to 4 gigs. 

You would need to replace the 1 gig module with a 2 gig module:

https://www.amazon.com/2048MB-Samsung-Original-PC2-6400-SO-DIMM/dp/B0026SD96G/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid...

The post above links to crucial.com. Ignore that link as it is showing DDR3 which is wrong. The Kingston link is correct. 

Post back with any more questions. 

If this is "the Answer" please click "Accept as Solution" to help others find it. 

[GPU-2]

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@Huffer wrote:

CQ56-111sa is the model number and it originally shipped with 3 gigs of RAM. 

The memory is ancient DDR2-800. The max it can take is 2 x 4 gig  modules but unfortunately DDR2 is very expensive. A pair of DDR2-800 4 gig modules will set you back well over $100US. And frankly, it would be a poor investment as the laptop is so very seriously limited by the rest of the hardware. 

Page 44 of the Service Manual shows "how to" install memory:

Manual

If you still have 3 gigs it would be worthwhile to upgrade to 4 gigs. 

You would need to replace the 1 gig module with a 2 gig module:

https://www.amazon.com/2048MB-Samsung-Original-PC2-6400-SO-DIMM/dp/B0026SD96G/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid...

The post above links to crucial.com. Ignore that link as it is showing DDR3 which is wrong. The Kingston link is correct. 

Post back with any more questions. 

If this is "the Answer" please click "Accept as Solution" to help others find it. 

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Edited, the case is a crucial page problem, not the user. Thanks

[podgyoldgit]

thankyou for your help

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@GPU-2 wrote:

H

Maximum Memory: 8GB
Here are the features of the modules for your computer:

Speed: 800MHz (PC2-6400)
Technology: DDR2 SDRAM
Pins: 200-pin, Gold Connectors
Form Factor: SODIMM (Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Module)
Module Dimensions: 67.6mm x 30mm (LxH)
Data Integrity: Non-ECC
Ranking: 2R
Voltage: 1.8V
CAS Latency: You will receive memory with the correct CAS Latency for your model

Modelo Producto:CQ56

 
Maximum of 4 GB of memory using a 32-bit Operating System 8 GB using a 64-bit operating system
2 sockets memory slots
Of CPU / chipset NA

http://www.kingston.com/us/memory/search?devicetype=3&mfr=HEW&line=Presario%20Notebook&model=83283

Run this software on your computer:http://eu.crucial.com/eur/en/systemscanner

Manual de servicio:

http://h10032.www1.hp.com/ctg/Manual/c02657369

Regards.

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thankyou for your help, off to buy some now. Cheers

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@GPU-2 wrote:

H

Maximum Memory: 8GB
Here are the features of the modules for your computer:

Speed: 800MHz (PC2-6400)
Technology: DDR2 SDRAM
Pins: 200-pin, Gold Connectors
Form Factor: SODIMM (Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Module)
Module Dimensions: 67.6mm x 30mm (LxH)
Data Integrity: Non-ECC
Ranking: 2R
Voltage: 1.8V
CAS Latency: You will receive memory with the correct CAS Latency for your model

Modelo Producto:CQ56

 
Maximum of 4 GB of memory using a 32-bit Operating System 8 GB using a 64-bit operating system
2 sockets memory slots
Of CPU / chipset NA

http://www.kingston.com/us/memory/search?devicetype=3&mfr=HEW&line=Presario%20Notebook&model=83283

Run this software on your computer:http://eu.crucial.com/eur/en/systemscanner

Manual de servicio:

http://h10032.www1.hp.com/ctg/Manual/c02657369

Regards.

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thankyou for your help, off to buy some now and make this old bird fly.