ChrisB

Is it the right Option Kit for that model of Stinkpad, sorry, Thinkpad? Is there an IBM part code on the box?

Crucial reckon you need "SDRAM, PC100 • CL=2 • Non-parity •"

They also say it supports a max of 256MB, so could explain the problems with running 256+64MB.

Chris.

gregh

throw broken/incompatible memory away
goto crucial and use their memory selector to select guarantted to work correct memory
post arrive next day - install memory

babber

On the box it says "33L3069 Non Parity SODiMM memory upgrade 256MB PC100 CL3 NP SDRAM SODIMM"

There is a disk supplied that says "only for the TP 600 E series"

I'm assuming it's ok to use with A21m ?

Tried using just the 256 MB stick, and it can't be the memory needs to be in pairs, as the original 64 MB is one stick

Phill

PS Pissed right off!!

ChrisB

33L3069 should work with the A21m

http://www.ec.kingston.com/ecom/conf...KTM-TP390X/256

Click Search to see the list of systems and it's listed.

What's interesting is that Kingston reckon max RAM is 512MB.

I'd suspect a faulty DIMM...

babber

Bollox!!! That's not what I wanted to hear, thought I was going mad for a minute. Nothing seemed logical other than faulty memory and I was assured it was brand new!!

Thanks Phill

PS Rob, do you fancy doing a deal now ?

PS I understand that I can buy new, but why when second hand is normally fine!!

suba

you wanna buy some 64mb and 128mb SODIMM of me? i can check if they will work with the thinkpad. got a 240x (PIII 550mhz) i can test it on.

i know they work on the tosh tecra 8100 (PIII 650) and compaq M700 (PIII 700).

Rob D

Phill, YHM.

suba

phill, got your email. gonna post the 128mb SODIMM to you tonight when i get home. will also put in a 64mb SODIMM as a "test" to check if your memory slots are OK, etc.

babber

suba,

Thanks mate I appreciate your help with this!! I will make sure that any un-used memory is returned to you

Thanks Phill

babber

Lets hope so!! Sorry for all the messing around guys

Phill

Fig

NP