ValueSelect with Dell Inspiron 5100

[tendura]

I own a Dell Inspiron 5100 notebook. It came with 256 MB of PC 2100 memory. I wanted to add another 256 to it so I purchased a stick of the Value Select memory. (256 PC2100) When I installed it, my laptop's caps lock and scroll lock lights flash a few times and then the power turns off. I tried the memory in the notebook by itself and it's doing the same thing.

 

I was curious as to whether this is a compatibility issue or just a simple matter or defective memory. I was extra careful when installing it (anti-static)

 

Any help would be appreciated.

 

Thanks!

:):

[RAM GUY]

If you are going to add to what you have now you should really use System Select modules with any OEM system. Like CMSS512MB-266SOD as suggested by our memory configurator.