JAYMAN07251 Posted November 21, 2005 Share Posted November 21, 2005 Hello Everyone: I plan on upgrading my Inspiron 5100 Dell Laptop which currently contains 256MB of RAM. From my understanding by reading the manual, I have two memory slots and one of them is taken by the 256MB RAM stick. I intend on buying the Corsair 512MB PC2100 SODIMM 266MHz Memory (Part #: VS512SDS266, UPC #: 870584001843) . I used the Corsair memory search tool and unfortunately I'm unable to purchase the suggested RAM that is compatible for my laptop. The reason why I chose the VS512SDS266 is that I can purchase it from a Canadian online website (I'm from Canada) and I don't want to get burnt on the high duty fees like I did before. My question is (and probably redundant) that is the Corsair VS512SDS266 memory modules compatible with my Inspiron 5100 laptop? My Bios version is A32 (the latest). Please respond as soon as possible and your time is greatly appreciated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wired Posted November 21, 2005 Share Posted November 21, 2005 Corsair Modules Compatible with the Dell Inspiron 5100 Size CMSS512MB-266SOD 512MB CMSS256MB-266SOD 256MB The VS MAY work with the laptop, but not with the Dell memory. The above memory will work for sure, with or without the Dell memory in it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAYMAN07251 Posted November 21, 2005 Author Share Posted November 21, 2005 I intend on removing the DELL memory out of the laptop and have 2 corsair sticks in it. I just found out that the memory slots uses a 3.3V, while the Corsair takes 2.5V ?! Even the suggested Corsair Dell Memory for Inspiron 5100 uses a 2.5V?! Now I'm afraid that I'm going to fry the memory if I do purchase it. Anyone have an explanation to this? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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