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Re: Problem upgrading memory on Dell Inspiron 5100



 > It looks like AMPO is a Wintec brand: 
> 
> http://www.wintecind.com/mfg/products/memory/ampo/index.htm
> 
> They either manufacturer or relabel the chips, and they don't seem to 
> publish specifications for them. 
> 

Right, Newegg lists the manufacturer as Wintec, and Wintec simply 
tells you what kind of memory it is, not more details about the 
hardware. 

> 
> You previously said: 
>> 
>> According to 3rd-party websites, crucial.com 
>> (http://www.crucial.com/store/partspecs.aspx?imodule=CT12864X335), and 
>> newegg's own 'comments' section, this memory should be compatible 
> 
> but Wintec themselves don't list these modules as being compatible with your 
> Dell Inspiron 5100? (Does Wintec even provide a compatibility cross 
> reference? I couldn't find one.) 


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