[SOLVED] Dell Inspiron 3421 user manual states DDR3 1600 DIMM RAM?

[F1demon]

I am upgrading an old Dell Inspiron 3421 (touchscreen) with 4gb RAM. While checking, I find that it has a DDR3 1600Hz DIMM RAM?

I thought DIMM RAM was only for Desktops and after checking on the web- Amazon, Newegg etc all the DIMM RAM cards look 'longer' compared to my RAM card.

Also, how do I tell if its a 204 pin or 240 pin card?

 

[rgd1101]

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[F1demon]

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Those are all DDR3L cards?

 

[Aero_X]

Hi,

When a website mentions that a laptop only has 1 x dimm it is actually referring to the fact that the laptop only supports one stick/module of ram and not the actually type you want to upgrade.

Very rare that you will find a laptop that uses full size desktop ram.

Just make sure you don't accidentally buy "DDR3L" the laptop you have there only supports "DDR3"

Follow the link to Newegg for the correct ram:
https://www.newegg.com/p/pl?d=ddr3+8gb+sodimm

 

[rgd1101]

ddr3l usually work in ddr3. but ddr3 don't work in ddr3l

 

[F1demon]

Hi,

When a website mentions that a laptop only has 1 x dimm it is actually referring to the fact that the laptop only supports one stick/module of ram and not the actually type you want to upgrade.

Very rare that you will find a laptop that uses full size desktop ram.

Just make sure you don't accidentally buy "DDR3L" the laptop you have there only supports "DDR3"

Follow the link to Newegg for the correct ram:
https://www.newegg.com/p/pl?d=ddr3+8gb+sodimm

Right, so it has two slots. I am aware of DDR3L. I have found the following brands from websites in India:

https://www.amazon.in/gp/product/B00A8J2OUM/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=A16WT63NAQGA6S&psc=1

&

https://www.amazon.in/gp/product/B07MTPRKKP/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?smid=A1XTZGQG88HQ0B&psc=1

 

[Aero_X]

Right, so it has two slots. I am aware of DDR3L. I have found the following brands from websites in India:

https://www.amazon.in/gp/product/B00A8J2OUM/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=A16WT63NAQGA6S&psc=1

&

https://www.amazon.in/gp/product/B07MTPRKKP/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?smid=A1XTZGQG88HQ0B&psc=1

I would suggest the 1st of the two links you added. I have personally used hynix ram in the past.

 

[F1demon]

I would suggest the 1st of the two links you added. I have personally used hynix ram in the past.

Tks I have ordered that as well. Just hope it fits!

 

[F1demon]

Hi,

When a website mentions that a laptop only has 1 x dimm it is actually referring to the fact that the laptop only supports one stick/module of ram and not the actually type you want to upgrade.

Very rare that you will find a laptop that uses full size desktop ram.

Just make sure you don't accidentally buy "DDR3L" the laptop you have there only supports "DDR3"

Follow the link to Newegg for the correct ram:
https://www.newegg.com/p/pl?d=ddr3+8gb+sodimm

Just to clarify, its not the full size desktop RAm size. It has two rows of memory chips instead of single rows.

 

[Aero_X]

Just to clarify, its not the full size desktop RAm size. It has two rows of memory chips instead of single rows.

Are you mentioning the fact that the laptop can take 2 x SO-DIMMs?

 

[algorithmbreaker]

Yes, it supports 2 x 4GB DDR3 1600MHz SODIMM memory.

 

[F1demon]

Are you mentioning the fact that the laptop can take 2 x SO-DIMMs?

2 x DIMMs - The user manual states 1600 DIMM

 

[F1demon]

Yes, it supports 2 x 4GB DDR3 1600MHz SODIMM memory.

Just to be clear you're calling it SODIMM. The manual and website pics I compared all call it DIMM. What am I missing or is it that, laptops simply cannot take DIMM?

 

[Aero_X]

Just to be clear you're calling it SODIMM. The manual and website pics I compared all call it DIMM. What am I missing or is it that, laptops simply cannot take DIMM?

Quoted from this link:
https://www.quora.com/What-is-the-d...nd-SO-DIMM-RAM-What-do-the-acronyms-stand-for

• DIMM - Dual In-line Memory Module - still in-line, but with different contacts on both sides (as opposed to this being the same contact).
• SODIMM - Small Outline Dual In-line Memory Module - same as above, but smaller in physical/package size (for portable computers/ laptops)

 

[F1demon]

Quoted from this link:
https://www.quora.com/What-is-the-d...nd-SO-DIMM-RAM-What-do-the-acronyms-stand-for

• DIMM - Dual In-line Memory Module - still in-line, but with different contacts on both sides (as opposed to this being the same contact).
• SODIMM - Small Outline Dual In-line Memory Module - same as above, but smaller in physical/package size (for portable computers/ laptops)

OK, tks...then why does Dell it DIMM, I wonder..

 

[Aero_X]

OK, tks...then why does Dell it DIMM, I wonder..

Could possibly be a typing error on their side. Or someone their is misinformed about the differences.