guys, i have a question...
if lets say i got the v3205tu, n i wanna upgrade by adding another piece of 1gb, how do i progress?

i can't do this personally rite, issit going to void the warranty?

you can... as long as the original parts is there when you send it back to hp service center. the warranty is not void.

o i c...
thanks for the info
but dont think i can add another 1gb, cuz occupied 2 slot already, lol
v3205tu = 512mb x2
-.-"

This post has been edited by JuNz-V: May 31 2007, 12:00 AM

Hey guys,

i already got 512MB in 1 of the slot. can i add another 1GB into the other slot? which means 512MB+1GB. is it ok? or do i hv to put in the same one i.e 512+512 @ 1GB+1GB.

Which brand can we use to upgrade the ram? corsair, kingston, mushkin...? all of the brand compatible with hp/compaq laptop?

u can add another 1gb also ..
but normally we recommend upgrade 1 pair lar ..
more better 1 ...
for the ram .. so far din heard any incompatible ram for hp compaq ...
^ ^

no problem. Just u cant support dual channel in 1.5GB ram situation lo.

i suppose. newer V3000 has better compatibility with new rams... probably the first generation of V3000 has issues with different types. but i would recommend kingston for compatibility.

hi ... new user here .. just bought V3201TU last monday ... its with Intel Core Duo processor .... and upgrade to 2GB ram ..

sorry if I asked this question again ... coz i still didnt finish reading this 100 over pages on this thread .. this v3201 bios F.26 didnt have any option for setting the video memory allocation .. and it only says the max memory can go is until 128 mb in windows xp.. but in windows xp itself.. it can only detect until 32mb only ... i called hp for some help...and they said intel will allocate the extra memory automatically to the software ..

but i tried to install a program called Yodm3D ... its a desktop visualizer software ... and when i try to install it .. it give an error says my video memory is not enough ...

so do any of you guys here know how to increase the video memory since there is no setting for it in bios...

and .. how do you guys deal with the heat at the left hand side of the palm rest ... since the hard disk is located directly below it. so uncomfortable when typing.

This post has been edited by asrulz: May 31 2007, 12:18 PM

hi,
I found this Dual Core Fixing Guide for AMD X2 processor
http://www.hardforum.com/showthread.php?t=983781

Is it applicable for AMD Turion 64? Has anyone tried the recommended fixes?

erm...can clarify more on tis...
let say now i;m on 512 ram...
den i upgrade to 2x 1g ram...
when sent bac to hp service do i hav to put bac in de 512mb ram s not to void de warranty?

Hey, help me here guys. Just bought 1GB ram, then add to the idle memory slot. When i start the laptop, there was a bbep sound and blank screen. The power is still ON. DO you know how to switch off the laptop so that o can check the problem? Is it OK to take out the battery?hehehe...advise me. thanks.

Got it back today. They changed my system board. Hurrah!

Anyway, I don't know if it's working perfectly yet or not but I can say one thing. It's better than my new Dell XPS M1210... it played the DVD that I couldn't play on my DELL! and I thought it was just a fluke so I tested it again and it picked off where I left off! Now that's good... plus it's got a solid body..

So far... my Dell wobbles and the DVD-RW can't play DVDs properly... it whirrs and wheezes and hangs... very pathetic... I'm getting a new replacement unit for my M1210 tomorrow so we'll see if the DVDRW still gives problems. If it does I'm going to demand for a full refund (maybe get an ACER) ... the DELL experience for me so far has been quite bad.

haha, then welcome to the CompaQ Family

but the left side of my compaq seems to burn up quite fast ... that's where the HDD is located I think... yesterday when I was using it, that part was extremely hot.

Should I send it back to the service centre or is this expected? I don't recall it being this hot before.

anyone know how to turn off the LCD screen without closing the lid?

thanks.

right click desktop >properties>screen saver >power > choose

yes, you have to.

if upgrade the ram ..is it just voiding the ram warranty.. or the whole notebook?

it shouldnt affect the warranty method I doubt?
am unsure too, but am upgraded to 2gb

So far until now didnt even encounter a problem like u that not be able to set the share memory of graphic card.. For me im using v3250AU when i set the memory sharing at the bios to 128mb(max and had latest bios version) but when in the window it display at 512mb.