Has anyone got... [Archive]

Dymetrie

24-10-2006, 22:47

...a spare 256MB PC2100 SODIMM sitting around which they might want to donate to my little sister's laptop?

It's a POS Packard Bell iGo 4000 series (I know, but my dad is stupid, he was more stupid when I told him how bad this one was and he went out and bought another one :s) which seriously needs a kick up the arse.

Anyhoo, it's due to be returned the weekend after next (4th November) and anything anyone can find would be greatly appreciated :)

Thanks.

Mark

24-10-2006, 22:52

Think I might have one of those at work. I work from home lots but will try and get there sometime soonish (within a week). It's from my Dell laptop, but since the warranty is out on that, I don't need it any more.

Stan_Lite

24-10-2006, 23:12

I got all excited thinking I could help but I checked my old laptop (dead) and it's PC133 - sorry dude :(

On a side note, if anyone wants it, they're more than welcome to it (1x128Mb + 1x256Mb) - and anything else off a Toshiba S3000 for that matter.

Stan :)

Zirax

24-10-2006, 23:19

kaiowas

25-10-2006, 08:28

I'll be second in line after Zirax. And I might even be able to provide Dym with his DDR in return.

A while back vix tried to buy some RAM for her lappy from eBay. She bought SDR but the seller had listed it wrong and sent her DDR. The seller didn't really want his RAM back so vix got a partial refund and kept the DDR to sell on later. Since then the DDR has been sitting in my box of spare PC bits unused and we still haven't got any more SDR.

With not being overly familiar with laptop RAM I'll need to check exactly what we've got and what we need though.

Mark

25-10-2006, 08:53

I *may* have a stick or two of laptop SDRAM. Somewhere. No idea where (it wasn't in the box I expected it to be in).

kaiowas

28-10-2006, 21:52

Finally got around to checking this after totally forgetting about it.

I have: Brand new 256mb PC2100 SODIMM
I need: 256mb PC133 SODIMM (Well I wouldn't turn down 512 but I'm not going to push my luck :p)

If someone can supply me with the SDRAM I'm happy to send the DDR wherever it's needed.

Mark

29-10-2006, 10:34

I'll try and find my other box of RAM tomorrow. I know I have two sticks of 256MB DDR as well as two sticks of unknown size PC100 or PC133. I think I ended up putting the lot in one box. Here's hoping.

Dymetrie

31-10-2006, 11:02

Any joy on this front Captain?

Mark

31-10-2006, 11:56

Nope, but will have another look later (going into work to avoid the trick or treaters).

Mark

31-10-2006, 19:24

So far it doesn't look promising. :(

Mark

01-11-2006, 01:01

My humble apologies Dym-san. It appears that I be defeated.

RAM 1 Me 0

Found 3 sticks of DDR, but none of them are the slightest use to you.

Mark

01-11-2006, 02:26

/re-reads OP.
/slaps forehead mercilessly.:embarassed:
/remembers you actually wanted PC2100 DDR :embarassed:

RAM 2 Me 0

PM me your address and I'll try and post it tomorrow lunchtime. :)

Dymetrie

01-11-2006, 13:36

Why do I now have the feeling that this is going to arrive addressed to 'Princess Consuela Bananahammock'? :embarassed:

Mark

01-11-2006, 13:49

Well, you asked for it to be addressed that way. :p

Not going to be able to get it down the post office until 3PM-ish. Should be OK.

kaiowas

01-11-2006, 14:05

I wouldn't worry about that. It's the sticker on the back saying "If undelivered please return to: Big Gay Als sex toy emporium" that'll get the postman giving you a funny look ;)

Mark

01-11-2006, 15:34

:D

http://www.ouroboros.me.uk/img/06/11/DDR266.jpg

Just what the doctor ordered. Now, I'd better cover it with some bubble wrap and get it down the Post Office. :eek:

Mark

01-11-2006, 18:40

Posted. Hope it arrives in time. :eek:

Dymetrie

01-11-2006, 18:41

Posted. Hope it arrives in time. :eek:

Me too, thanks for your help matey :)

Spoke (e-mailed) my Father today to find out when he was going up to Edinburgh to drop the laptop off and he said friday morning and that he was out tomorrow night...

Fool..

But it is now sorted, I can drop it round before he goes out :)

Mark

02-11-2006, 17:52

So, did anything arrive? :undecided:

Dymetrie

02-11-2006, 18:09

So, did anything arrive? :undecided:

Calm down young'un, I onl just got home...

Incredibly good packaging sir! and this POC Packard Bell is now flying :D

Mark

02-11-2006, 18:18

Ha. I always overpack stuff. Save for the packing tape it was all recycled though. The bubble wrap I used came off a pack containing just two flash memory cards, and there was about 5 times as much as I used still left - now that's packing. :eek: