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krixgirls

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    upgrading memory
    « on: February 24, 2009, 08:18:27 PM »
    I am installing 1G memory upgrade int a HP Pavillion a620n.  The memory is a Kingstgon 1GB DDR PC2700 333 MHz.  I am getting the error "disk boot failure, insert system disk and press enter".  According to the install info, I removed the memory and rebooted and am getting the same error.  I've dusted the components but am still receiving the error.  HELP
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    Karnac



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      Re: upgrading memory
      « Reply #1 on: February 24, 2009, 09:10:25 PM »
      You might try installing the new memory without the old installed.....if the new memory works without the old, the modules may not be compatible.
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      Re: upgrading memory
      « Reply #2 on: February 25, 2009, 06:55:10 AM »
      Double check all your drive connectors...you may have dislodged one placing the RAM...
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      krixgirls

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        Re: upgrading memory
        « Reply #3 on: February 25, 2009, 01:31:15 PM »
        I've tried that.  It was also suggested to pull the small round battery out for 10-15 minutes and then reboot.  I did that with the 1G only installed - no luck.....am trying it again reinstalling only the original 512K
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        Re: upgrading memory
        « Reply #4 on: February 25, 2009, 01:52:46 PM »
        Travel to Crucial.com to see if you have purchased the correct memory...all RAM is not equal.
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        Re: upgrading memory
        « Reply #5 on: February 25, 2009, 05:01:49 PM »
        Sounds like you, inadvertently unplugged your hard drive. Check it again, just to make sure.

        Did you ground yourself before installing the RAM?
        « Last Edit: February 25, 2009, 10:42:13 PM by JJ 3000 »
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