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Laptop won't boot with both memory slots used

Laptop won't boot with both memory slots used

I'm currently trying to upgrade my old Sony VAIO VGN-SZ1HP/B to 2GB of RAM. It already had 1GB of Crucial RAM in one of its slots, and one empty. I checked on Crucial.com and it confirms that each bank can hold 1GB of PC2-5300.

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Guest [Entry]

Are you on the latest BIOS revision? If you're up-to-date there, it sounds like you have a defective motherboard and should have it replaced.
Guest [Entry]

"I have this now and am troubleshooting.

Take battery out
Hold laptop upside down and press power button for 10 seconds to remove residual charge and static
Remove both RAM sticks and then replace just one in lower slot
Power up without battery in and screen should work"