Solved Dell Inspiron 1545 RAM upgrade.

[awesomeaustin88]

I was looking to upgrade the amount of ram in my laptop. It currently has 3gb and it can have a max of 8 so i wanted to buy this
Kingston 8GB (2 x 4GB) 204-Pin DDR3 SO-DIMM DDR3 1333 Laptop Memory Model KVR1333D3SOK2/8GR

I was wondering if this would be compatable with my laptop. Any help or recondmendations would be appreciated. Thanks

 

[OldMX]

Cant go wrong with Kingston.

 

[Storm Shadow]

Of course, you can upgrade if your hardware supports. As your OS is 64-bit, it will support RAM greater than 4GB.
So, Whats the problem is upgrading?
Take Care

 

[Ztruker]

Go to crucial.com and run their scanner. It will tell you what ram is needed.

 

[seavixen32]

SDRAM, DDR2 and DDR RAM memory upgrades from Crucial.com

 

[awesomeaustin88]

Thanks. Very helpful

 

[seavixen32]

You're very welcome.

Please post back if you need further advice.

 

[awesomeaustin88]

My computer takes DDR2. Could I use DDR3 because i read that you couldnt?

 

[seavixen32]

My computer takes DDR2. Could I use DDR3 because i read that you couldnt?

No, they are not compatible.

If my memory serves me right they don't have the same number of pins so are not interchangeable.

Also, the voltages and signal clock speeds are different.

 

[Comp Cmndo]

Comparison of memory modules for desktop PCs (DIMM).

Comparison of memory modules for portable/mobile PCs (SO-DIMM).

 

[DellAbhishekV]

Hi awesomeaustin88,

Welcome,

I can see that you wish to upgrade the memory in your Dell system, Inspiron 1545. I do understand your concern.

I have checked the system specifications and listing below the details of memory that can be installed/ upgraded in your system. The details are:

Memory module connectors two internally–accessible SO–DIMM sockets
Memory module capacities 512 MB, 1 GB, and 2 GB
1GB, 1.5GB, 2GB, 3GB, and 4GB
Memory type 800 MHz DDR2 SODIMM
Minimum memory 512 MB
Maximum memory 4 GB

As mentioned above, the maximum amount of memory that can be installed in your system is 4 GB.

Further, for your convenience, I am providing you the link below that shows the details of compatible memory and other upgrades for your system. You may place the order online. The link is as follows:

Accessories | Dell

Glad to Help.

Thanks & Regards,
DELL_Abhishek_V
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