Upgrade ram dv6-6166 in pairs?

To increase the ram of 4 GB to 8 GB can I pop just another 4 GB in (the right type, clearly!) or do I have to get a matching pair of 4 GB ram modules?

Thanks a lot for your help and advice.

Hello

It is generally considered best practice to install pairs, but it is certainly possible to add another compatible module - there is a utility called CPU-Z which allows you to display the speed and timing of your module existing (check the memory and SPD tabs) so as long as the new module corresponds to these, you should be fine.  I recently added a 4 GB module to a dv7 and it works perfectly - once again, you can see whether your memory works in Dual Channel after installation by checking the memory of CPU - Z tab.

Kind regards

DP - K

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