Comments on: Upgrading the RAM on the Packard Bell BG45-U-300

By: Matt Martin

Matt Martin — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 16:44:33 +0000

RAM will only run as fast as the fastest DIMM. Its fair to say that I did no research before purchasing my 2GB upgrade (in fact I may of had it laying around I can’t remember now). Mixing 1GB and 2GB DIMMs is fine. If you want to put a 2 x 2GB’s in go ahead its cheap enough!

By: Ben

Ben — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 16:39:38 +0000

Good video Matt… was surprised when you mixed the 2GB and 1GB DIMs though… how is the laptop running with mismatched? I am about to order my upgrade so would be great if you could let me know.

By: Bill W

Bill W — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 21:34:57 +0000

Thank you Matt you are a hero - I had tried MSN and control panel “scanners and cameras”, and even the annoying Dell webcam cr**ware - nothing. However, had not thought of giving Skype a go - it worked! Marvelous - now I can sit and peer at myself typing and puzzle over PB’s decision not to provide any software on the BG45 to run the webcam. I suppose the converse of the decision to provide intrusive bluetooth software and no bluetooth! Now for the hdd. Thank you once again.

By: Matt Martin

Matt Martin — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 17:32:44 +0000

Have you tried just typing in ‘Scanners and Cameras’ in the search box? Have you tried to install Skype or MSN Messenger and see if it works with that?

By: Bill W

Bill W — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 18:45:05 +0000

Very helpful, Just acquired one of these little PCs. Seems great even before RAM upgrade. However, one thing is that the Webcam seems totally nonfuctional. i am not clear whether it is defective or I am missing something obvious, e.g. How does one turn it on? I have notice various queries scattered aropund the Web Any thoughts would be gratefully received.

By: Andy M

Andy M — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 23:17:10 +0000

Thanks for the video, i have the exact same laptop and want to upgrade the RAM but it’s not something i’ve ever done before so was unsure. I’ll be doing it now though

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