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    dayslug24 Posts: 62, Reputation: 5
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    Jan 29, 2007, 10:15 AM
    Update RAM, now getting blue error screen
    I have a Vaio FRV37 laptop which is expandable to 1G. Ram.
    ( originally 512MB/ 2-256 PC 2100 cards.)
    I added 2- 512 cards and comp. gives blue error screen just after boot up.
    I then took out (1) 512 strip and put back a 256 strip, now leaving one strip 512mb, and the other strip 256mb, and comp. works fine.
    Anyone have a guess on what I need to do to make both 512mb strips work ?
    Thanks!
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    Jan 29, 2007, 10:22 AM
    With the 512 and 256 in place does it recognize all the RAM? If so, try swapping the sticks in the slots. If that doesn't work, check with Sony.
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    Jan 29, 2007, 11:14 AM
    I did the swap test as you recommended, and think I found the prob.
    Switching what was already in the slots made no difference, (comp. also recognized both cards OK.) but when I swapped the 512mb card with the other 512mb card, I got the blue screen.
    Im guessing that one of my 512 cards is broken?
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    Jan 29, 2007, 11:45 AM
    Sounds like it
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    Jan 29, 2007, 06:16 PM
    That stinks.
    Thanks for the help, though!
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