RAM upgrade causes laptop freeze when plugged in?

Dramian · 02-09-2007, 08:58 PM

I recently got my laptop upgraded to a gig of RAM from 256. It still runs fine (better) but the problem is that it freezes/locks up whenever I plug in the power (After about 2 seconds). It freezes in the bios, in Windows XP and even in Linux (Mandriva 2006 powerpack or something). The only thing that could possibly be wrong with it is the RAM but this power issue has come out of the blue.
It still can still charge fine.

Its an EXCEL brand notebook. P4 ECO 636 Notebook. Model No.: GREEN736
Pentium 4 processor.

Is there an easy way to fix this that doesn't involve taking out RAM?

Sorry if someone has posted a similar problem on the forums that I have overlooked but I cant seem to find a problem remotely like mine.

Rebellion88 · 02-09-2007, 09:01 PM

What Ram did you purchase and if its 2x512 modules take one out and see if you notice any difference.

Dramian · 02-09-2007, 09:21 PM

It's 2x512. I have already tried to take a stick out but I can't find a screw driver that fits + its on there tight. I have just been talking to a friend on Gmail chat and we are 90% sure its RAM Timing. I think I will just get it taken back (I didn't do it myself, lazy + parents paying) and let them play with it.

**TheMatt** · 02-10-2007, 11:11 AM

Hi,

What kind of RAM did you put in? Make sure it is DDR, preferably DDR266 or something a little higher. Try taking out one stick, then the other. Run Memtest86 from my sig for about 6 hours and see if it reports any errors.

02-09-2007, 08:58 PM	#1 (permalink)
Dramian Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Australia, New South Wales, Bangalow. Posts: 2 OS: Linux/XP	RAM upgrade causes laptop freeze when plugged in? I recently got my laptop upgraded to a gig of RAM from 256. It still runs fine (better) but the problem is that it freezes/locks up whenever I plug in the power (After about 2 seconds). It freezes in the bios, in Windows XP and even in Linux (Mandriva 2006 powerpack or something). The only thing that could possibly be wrong with it is the RAM but this power issue has come out of the blue. It still can still charge fine. Its an EXCEL brand notebook. P4 ECO 636 Notebook. Model No.: GREEN736 Pentium 4 processor. Is there an easy way to fix this that doesn't involve taking out RAM? Sorry if someone has posted a similar problem on the forums that I have overlooked but I cant seem to find a problem remotely like mine.

02-09-2007, 09:01 PM	#2 (permalink)
Rebellion88 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: London, UK Posts: 442 OS: Windows Vista Home Premium 32bit My System	What Ram did you purchase and if its 2x512 modules take one out and see if you notice any difference. __________________ - Dean National Diploma Software Development National Diploma Hardware Route

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TheMatt TSF Enthusiast Join Date: May 2006 Location: Boston Posts: 13,701 OS: Win 3.1, 98, NT 4.0, XP Debian 4.0, Kubuntu 6.06 My System Blog Entries: 3	Hi, What kind of RAM did you put in? Make sure it is DDR, preferably DDR266 or something a little higher. Try taking out one stick, then the other. Run Memtest86 from my sig for about 6 hours and see if it reports any errors. __________________ - Matt M - KB1OSC - Folding@Home 85015 [url="http://www.techsupportforum.com/hardware-support/"] If TSF has helped you, please consider donating. If I have stopped responding to a thread, feel free to send me a PM with a link to the thread. It is advisable to subscribe to threads so you will receive updates when replies are posted. You can subscribe to threads from the "Thread Tools" Menu. »Memtest86 »Prime95 »UBCD »SpeedFan »NHC Personal »Everest »Sandra »PC Wizard »RivaTuner »ATi Tool Click here for Useful Articles and Guides

02-09-2007, 09:21 PM	#3 (permalink)
Dramian Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Australia, New South Wales, Bangalow. Posts: 2 OS: Linux/XP	It's 2x512. I have already tried to take a stick out but I can't find a screw driver that fits + its on there tight. I have just been talking to a friend on Gmail chat and we are 90% sure its RAM Timing. I think I will just get it taken back (I didn't do it myself, lazy + parents paying) and let them play with it.