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titch08
14-09-2009, 12:48
can my laptop memory be tranferred to a desktop im not sure how to find out the compatibility etc if someone can wal me through it that would be great thanks :help: :) :):P :P

kenthack
14-09-2009, 13:04
nope
laptop memory is physically smaller
youll need different memory

HotPhil
14-09-2009, 13:10
It's very unlikely you laptop uses the same memory - they tend to use SO (small outline) DIMM sticks.
If you're unsure what memory you need in a computer, the memory scanner tool at Crucial's website may be of interest - www.crucial.com/uk I think.

sidbobs
14-09-2009, 13:15
Unless your talkin about your hard drive? (some people mean memory as in hard drive space)

if so then yes, you can get adapters for your laptop hard drive to fit into your desktop, but if you do mean memory as in Ram then your out of luck as they are completely different.

titch08
15-09-2009, 08:40
i mean mem as in ram it was just to see if i could save a bit o cash but i bought this anywaay

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