Help please...

ComputerDitz · 10-02-2006, 12:57 AM

I usually rely on my husband for these kinds of things but this time I have decided to try on my own. I have an e-machine laptop. Recently, I wanted to purchase more Ram for it. I went to the store, asked what I needed. The tech guy pulled out my ram and showed me. I decided it was too expensive and he put my computer back together and I went home.
When I got home, my computer was not working. The power light comes on but nothing else. There is no sweet beep on starting up nor anything on my screen. I am in a panic because a few hours earlier (before store) it was working fine.

Can anyone help me??

**hwm54112** · 10-02-2006, 10:26 AM

Welcome to TSF,

You probably need to reseat your ram. installing_laptop_memory

Bill

ComputerDitz · 10-02-2006, 07:01 PM

Thanks a bunch...now for the next part. I read the link you gave me. I know nothing about computers. Resetting the ram??? How do I do that if my computer doesn't boot up?

**hwm54112** · 10-02-2006, 07:32 PM

re-seat, not reset. As in remove the ram and put it back in properly

ComputerDitz · 10-02-2006, 10:16 PM

Thanks...sorry, rough weekend.

ComputerDitz · 10-02-2006, 10:29 PM

tried reseating and no luck... now what?

**hwm54112** · 10-02-2006, 10:37 PM

Please post the model #

ComputerDitz · 10-02-2006, 11:36 PM

The model number is emachine M6805

ComputerDitz · 10-03-2006, 12:44 AM

I have some good news! I caved and asked a fellow co-worker at school to help me out. He has a background in computers. He simply removed the ram (my computer has two memories) and started it without. It worked. He then shut it down, replaced the other memory and restarted. It worked!! I was so happy I almost cried. Thanks for all your help!

10-02-2006, 12:57 AM	#1 (permalink)
ComputerDitz Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 6 OS: Linnux and Windows XP	Help please... I usually rely on my husband for these kinds of things but this time I have decided to try on my own. I have an e-machine laptop. Recently, I wanted to purchase more Ram for it. I went to the store, asked what I needed. The tech guy pulled out my ram and showed me. I decided it was too expensive and he put my computer back together and I went home. When I got home, my computer was not working. The power light comes on but nothing else. There is no sweet beep on starting up nor anything on my screen. I am in a panic because a few hours earlier (before store) it was working fine. Can anyone help me??

10-02-2006, 07:01 PM	#3 (permalink)
ComputerDitz Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 6 OS: Linnux and Windows XP	Thanks Thanks a bunch...now for the next part. I read the link you gave me. I know nothing about computers. Resetting the ram??? How do I do that if my computer doesn't boot up?

10-02-2006, 10:26 AM	#2 (permalink)
hwm54112 TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 2,233 OS: WINXP	Welcome to TSF, You probably need to reseat your ram. installing_laptop_memory Bill

10-02-2006, 07:32 PM	#4 (permalink)
hwm54112 TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 2,233 OS: WINXP	re-seat, not reset. As in remove the ram and put it back in properly

10-02-2006, 10:16 PM	#5 (permalink)
ComputerDitz Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 6 OS: Linnux and Windows XP	Thanks...sorry, rough weekend.

10-02-2006, 10:29 PM	#6 (permalink)
ComputerDitz Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 6 OS: Linnux and Windows XP	tried reseating and no luck... now what?

10-02-2006, 10:37 PM	#7 (permalink)
hwm54112 TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 2,233 OS: WINXP	Please post the model #

10-02-2006, 11:36 PM	#8 (permalink)
ComputerDitz Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 6 OS: Linnux and Windows XP	The model number is emachine M6805

10-03-2006, 12:44 AM	#9 (permalink)
ComputerDitz Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 6 OS: Linnux and Windows XP	I have some good news! I caved and asked a fellow co-worker at school to help me out. He has a background in computers. He simply removed the ram (my computer has two memories) and started it without. It worked. He then shut it down, replaced the other memory and restarted. It worked!! I was so happy I almost cried. Thanks for all your help!