topic Re: PCG-K415S RAM update in PCs & Accessories

PCG-K415S RAM update

Tyaculo — Fri, 09 Feb 2007 17:34:46 GMT

Hey everybody,
I was wondering if some of you could help me out here.
The trouble I had lately with my slow and inconsistent performance has been fixed by a complete, factory settings and all, recovery.
Now I'm updating the RAM.

I bought 1 512MB card because that was the last one, I'm getting the other one Monday.
So I did as Vaio told me; removed the battery, and replaced one of the 256 RAM cards with my new 512 one.
Then I rebooted and checked the BIOS, but it still says 512MB in total.

The 512MB card is from 'Corsair', type: VS512SDS333
On the card it says: 512MB Memory Module, 200-PIN DDR, SO-DIMM

Could it be that the Corsair won't work together with the original vaio one? Or do I need to do something else before it works.
Thanks in advance,
Tyaculo

Re: PCG-K415S RAM update

Blencogo — Fri, 09 Feb 2007 23:27:02 GMT

Hi Tyaculo,

I have seen this before with some of the 'Ultra' types of memory module.

I suggest you wait until Monday and see if a matched pair are recognised OK.

Re: PCG-K415S RAM update

Tyaculo — Sat, 10 Feb 2007 00:09:14 GMT

I am not quite sure what you mean with 'ultra' type, but I'll just wait until Monday and see what happens.
Thanks for the advice!
Tyaculo

Re: PCG-K415S RAM update

Tyaculo — Mon, 12 Feb 2007 16:14:58 GMT

-=Update=-

I removed the two 256mb cards and inserted the 512MB one on it's own.
Now the BIOS says there's only a 256mb inserted. I returned the card to the store.

Today I bought a new card, a more expansive brand.
It also says '256MB present' if inserted on it's own.
I don't get it, does this have something to do with my BIOS or something? Or should I perform a recovery (this seems useless).
I hope someone knows a solution to this problem.
Thanks in advance,
Tyaculo

Re: PCG-K415S RAM update

Illuminatus — Tue, 13 Feb 2007 08:43:39 GMT

Hi,

I bought the following for my PCG-K315Z and worked OK.

It was sold as "Memory/512MB Id Sony Vaio"

They were "Kingston - Memory - 512 MB - SO DIMM 200-pin - DDR - 333 MHz / PC2700"

All the best.

Re: PCG-K415S RAM update

Tyaculo — Tue, 13 Feb 2007 15:46:51 GMT

Hi David, thanks for your reply.

I hear the name 'Kingston' a lot. However, it is not available at any store near my house. Did you buy yours online? If so, could you tell me where?

I just tried installing the 512MB card together with a 256MB card and ran a program I downloaded from www.crucial.com
It still says I only have two 256mb cartridges inserted

If I can't find any other solution to this problem, I'll return my current 512mb card and order Kingston online. The only problem is that if it doesn't work, it'll be harder to return it (at least I think so, I have no experience with this).

Re: PCG-K415S RAM update

Thalamus. — Tue, 13 Feb 2007 18:36:05 GMT

Hi Tyaculo

Have you tried ordering from Crucial , they guarantee that there memory is compatible or they will refund your money..

Re: PCG-K415S RAM update

Tyaculo — Tue, 13 Feb 2007 21:34:15 GMT

Have you tried ordering from Crucial , they guarantee that there memory is compatible or they will refund your money..

Yeah that might be the best way to go I'll see what the standard return procedure is at Crucial's (just to be prepared for the worse ).
I'll probably return the 512MB card friday, since I'll have time then and maybe Vaio eSupport will come up with another solution in the meantime.

Thanks for your reaction!

Re: PCG-K415S RAM update

Illuminatus — Wed, 14 Feb 2007 11:44:07 GMT

Hi Tyaculo,

I bought mine online ... it was pricey, I thought, but did not want to make a mistake

I got it from

http://www.ballicom.com

Hope this helps.

Re: PCG-K415S RAM update

rastrus — Wed, 14 Feb 2007 21:32:44 GMT

I bought my memory from Crucial four months ago after reading various recommendations on this forum and have not had a problem (2 x 512MB RAM, 200-pin SODIMM for the PCG-K215Z). Total cost was £92.20 including delivery.

Re: PCG-K415S RAM update

Thalamus. — Wed, 14 Feb 2007 21:49:08 GMT

Hi Sandgrounder,

Welcome to Club Vaio...

Re: PCG-K415S RAM update

Tyaculo — Thu, 15 Feb 2007 07:52:44 GMT

Thank you all very much :smileygrin:
I informed at a website that sold RAM and it turns out Vaio is very picky when it comes to RAM. Mine only supports 'Kingston' and one other brand.
I'll order some this afternoon, and thanks a bundle for all the assistance!
Ciao,
Tyaculo

Re: PCG-K415S RAM update

Thalamus. — Thu, 15 Feb 2007 12:29:20 GMT

You're welcome, I hope the new RAM is compatible..

Re: PCG-K415S RAM update

rastrus — Thu, 15 Feb 2007 13:18:15 GMT

Hi Sandgrounder,

Welcome to Club Vaio...

Thank you for the welcome!

Re: PCG-K415S RAM update

xiii29 — Fri, 16 Nov 2007 08:36:52 GMT

As I'm in the same situation, I'm wondering if you succeed in your upgrade ...

Re: PCG-K415S RAM update

Tyaculo — Fri, 16 Nov 2007 12:34:37 GMT

As I'm in the same situation, I'm wondering if you succeed in your upgrade ...

Hey XIII29!
Yes I succeeded in my upgrade.
It appears that Vaio is very very picky when it comes to selecting RAM.
Personally I ordered Kingston memory and it works fine! (I think you can find what kind of RAM you should order on the Vaio site, or via google)

Just make sure that you order two 512mb cards, unfortunatly the PCG-K415s only supports 1gb RAM and lower.

I hope this helped a little, if not, feel free to ask me anything.

Ciao,
Tyaculo

Re: PCG-K415S RAM update

xiii29 — Sat, 17 Nov 2007 14:00:19 GMT

Could you give me the description about your Ram ...
I bought :
- Kingston SO-DIMM DDR PC2100 (266 MHz) (2 of them)
==> do not work ...

So I try :
- Kingston SO-DIMM DDR PC2700 (333 MHz) (2 of them)

And I doesn't work again ...

So I would like to known which type you bought ...

Thanks 4 your answer ...

Re: PCG-K415S RAM update

Thalamus. — Sat, 17 Nov 2007 18:10:04 GMT

Hi xiii29

Have you had a look at Cruical.com .?

Several members have bought extra RAM from crucial and another benefit from buying from Crucial is there memory compatibility guarantee..

Re: PCG-K415S RAM update

xiii29 — Sun, 18 Nov 2007 09:18:04 GMT

I've been around and I find some ... but it's look it is the same as those I already bought ...

That's why I'm asking the details about the RAM he bought ...

Re: PCG-K415S RAM update

Tyaculo — Sun, 18 Nov 2007 12:31:59 GMT

Hey XII29,

I found the packaging from the RAM I ordered. Unfortunately it doesn't say anything particularly helpful.

It says:
"KSY - V505/513
512MB memory Module
Equiv. SONY P/N: PCGE-MM512D"

I also opened up my laptop to see if the RAM said anything interesting, but it doesn't. Nothing about PC2xxxx or anything.

However, I ordered my RAM via internet. I'm not sure if it was Crucial but if they say it's the right RAM for you, they should be right. If you want to be sure, you could just send them an e-mail.

Sorry I can't give you any more specifics, I seem to have lost the letter that came with the RAM. Perhaps that could have given us some more info.
Good luck and again, feel free to ask if something is unclear.