Can I transfer a RAM chip from a Compaq laptop into a Dell laptop?
Compaq Presario f700, Dell Inspiron 600m. I'm no so great with laptop computers so any advice would be helpful, thanks!
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Ram is in sticks,, not chips ~
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If they're the same type yes, RAM comes in PC, DDR, DDR2, and now DDR3 types. PC ram is outdated and you're probably not dealing with PC ram, DDR and DDR2 are fairly common, DDR is getting old now but DDR2 is popular, and DDR3 is brand new. Probably the easiest way to tell is just to try it. Take the stick of ram out of the Compaq and try putting it in the Dell. If it fits, chances are it works (they intentionally change the slot shape/size each time they make a new type of RAM so that the wrong RAM physically won't fit). As far as brand goes, it doesn't matter, Compaq doesn't make RAM, neither does Dell, they both buy it from other companies that make RAM.
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Check with crucial advisor site. They will tell you correct types for both. If they are the same you can do it.
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The 600m uses DDR PC-2700 RAM and the f700 uses DDR2 PC5300 RAM. The pins on the ran modules don't match up. It would most likely fry your motherboard if you somehow were able to get it to fit in the slot.
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