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Crucial 16GB Kit 8GBx2 DDR3 DDR3L 1600 MT S PC3 12800 Unbuffered SODIMM 204 Pin Memory CT2KIT102464BF160B

Last Updated: November 25, 2018 (Refresh Now)
9.2
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Memory
 200
memory, crucial, 8gb, 4gb, gb
+93%
-8%
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" ...  I highly recommend upgrading old macs with crucial ram, has always worked great so long as you check speed and type.  ...  "
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" ...  Crucial and another company said it was good for 16GB. ... Another Crucial competitor claimed only 8GB.  ...  "
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" ...  Installing a set of these doubled my RAM to 16GB and returned my machine back to the performance it ounce had.  ...  "
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" ...  Got these for extra memory for my NAS and work perfectly  ...  "
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" ...  I have used Crucial memory before and continue to be happy with its performance and price point.  ...  "
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" ...  Expanded ram, no issues.  ...  "
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" ...  Perfect for upgrading the ram in my Lenovo Thinkpad t430!  ...  "
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" ...  Read all 16GB  ...  "
Device Compatibility
 178
macbook pro, dell, upgrade, lenovo, 2012
+96%
-4%
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" ...  Installed a set of these on thinkpad W540 and brought computer back to being productive.  ...  "
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" ...  They've gone into the lowest rung model of HP's laptop line.  ...  "
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" ...  Exactly what I needed to bump up the memory in my laptop!  ...  "
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" ...  Works great in my Dell E7240!  ...  "
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" ...  Worked on my 2012 MacBook pro i7.  ...  "
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" ...  Macbook Pro, 13", mid-2012.  ...  "
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" ...  Just what I needed to upgrade my laptop.  ...  "
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" ...  easy to pop right into my laptop.  ...  "
Product Reliability
 109
months, years, crucial, memory, failure
+82%
-18%
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" ...  Worked great, no problems and better performance than I had.  ...  "
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" ...  Has been working flawlessly for two plus years and still going.  ...  "
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" ...  worked as expected.  ...  "
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" ...  I initially was going to buy the Kingston version ($2-3 more), but they ran out and I was lucky enough to this this set before it was sold out for only $4-$6 more than the Kingston set.  ...  "
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" ...  Worked great in my Dell E5530.  ...  "
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" ...  work as described, crucial always does.  ...  "
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" ...  So far it works properly.  ...  "
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" ...  Only had a problem with Crucial RAM once which was years ago, and they made it very easy to get me a replacement.  ...  "
Setup
 93
installed, easy, install, installation, install and works
+100%
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" ...  This is being written about an hour after these sticks were installed.  ...  "
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" ...  Installed with no problems.  ...  "
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" ...  It was very simple to install, and I have nothing negative to say.  ...  "
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" ...  It installed with any problem.  ...  "
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" ...  Super easy to install!  ...  "
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" ...  Easy to install.  ...  "
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" ...  Easy to install in my mid 2012 Macbook Pro 13".  ...  "
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" ...  Installed this in a Dell i7559.  ...  "
Overall performance
 90
speed, faster, laptop, performance, runs
+97%
-3%
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" ...  Works perfectly in Alienware m14x r2  ...  "
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" ...  Computer runs fast!  ...  "
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" ...  Worked on my 2012 MacBook pro i7.  ...  "
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" ...  Running Windows 10, I thought that providing it with another 4 GB would be good for performance. ... My RAM now consistently stays at less than 80% utilized and my performance seems unconstrained.  ...  "
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" ...  My computer immediately recognized the new memory and it is running much much faster.  ...  "
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" ...  Boosted my system up to 16GB with no problems.  ...  "
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" ...  The speed of my laptop has increased greatly.  ...  "
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" ...  Works well, immediate noticeable increase in speed.  ...  "
Marketplace
 79
works as expected, amazon, works as advertised, works, expected
+95%
-5%
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" ...  Exactly as described. ... Fast ship/receipt.  ...  "
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" ...  Thanks again for a great product!  ...  "
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" ...  Works as expected  ...  "
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" ...  everything OK, thanks !!!  ...  "
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" ...  Bought it when it went on sale. ... But it definitely works as expected.  ...  "
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" ...  Works as expected.  ...  "
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" ...  Came as described.  ...  "
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" ...  work as described, crucial always does.  ...  "
Ease of Use
 49
easy, install and works, works great, simple, install
+98%
-2%
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" ...  It was very simple to install, and I have nothing negative to say.  ...  "
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" ...  Super easy to install!  ...  "
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" ...  Easy to install.  ...  "
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" ...  It was pretty simple to understand to install.  ...  "
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" ...  This chip was extremely easy to install and worked flawlessly right from the start.  ...  "
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" ...  Very simple to do on the PR4100!  ...  "
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" ...  Easy to install.  ...  "
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" ...  Easy to install and stable as far as I can tell!  ...  "
Product As Described
 45
works as expected, works as advertised, works, expected, exactly
+96%
-4%
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" ...  Exactly as described.  ...  "
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" ...  Works as expected  ...  "
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" ...  But it definitely works as expected.  ...  "
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" ...  Works as expected.  ...  "
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" ...  Came as described.  ...  "
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" ...  work as described, crucial always does.  ...  "
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" ...  Works as advertised  ...  "
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" ...  Works as advertised.  ...  "
Delivery
 41
arrived, shipping, delivery, promised, arrived on time
+98%
-2%
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" ...  Fast ship/receipt.  ...  "
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" ...  I feel there is great value for me regarding this purchase and Amazon delivered it as promised.  ...  "
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" ...  Not much to say beyond that, it fit the application perfectly and arrived crazy fast.  ...  "
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" ...  It came today.  ...  "
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" ...  Arrived as advertised!!  ...  "
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" ...  Fast service and arrived early  ...  "
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" ...  Shipped on time.  ...  "
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" ...  Fast delivery from Amazon  ...  "
Price
 36
money, memory, well worth, cost, pay
+94%
-6%
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" ...  High quality memory, with a very decent price!  ...  "
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" ...  I have used Crucial memory before and continue to be happy with its performance and price point.  ...  "
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" ...  Well worth the investment.  ...  "
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" ...  Linked the part to amazon who had a good price.  ...  "
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" ...  good for the price  ...  "
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" ...  The only snag with the purchase was with the price. ... I know the company is very well known for excellent memory, and I do know that is the going price .  ...  "
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" ...  Very noticeable, and definitely worth the 20 bucks.  ...  "
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" ...  Well worth the investment!  ...  "
Fit
 36
laptop, fits, hp, dell laptop, works
+94%
-6%
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" ...  I just added this in the second slot and its working perfect with the other factory stick.  ...  "
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" ...  It's rock solid, and just sits there and works!  ...  "
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" ...  Proper fit for my Lenovo.  ...  "
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" ...  A direct fit.  ...  "
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" ...  Popped in properly, looks like the 8GB it's supposed to be, etc .  ...  "
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" ...  Fit my MAC  ...  "
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" ...  Slide the board into the approximate position, put your finger thru the opening in the metal bracket and press it onto the tape, lift and the memory will slide into the socket close enough so you can press it into place.  ...  "
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" ...  works and fits as advertised  ...  "
Software Platform
 23
os, browser, windows 10, upgrade, multiple
+83%
-17%
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" ...  Made a huge difference in speed with Win OS 10.  ...  "
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" ...  Install the new ram I was able to see that internet browser did not stall anymore.  ...  "
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" ...  Installed into Acer Asper One.  ...  "
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" ...  it installed well, recognized by OS, works as it should  ...  "
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" ...  Laptop immediately recognized new memory, no startup error codes. ... Crucial website has scan software providing current and upgrade options.  ...  "
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" ...  Google ifixit and the the type of laptop you are working with to find great DIY's that make the job a snap.  ...  "
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" ...  Great for the file server  ...  "
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" ...  - Improves the WEI score to 7.6 on Windows 7 Pro OS.  ...  "
Apps
 23
browser, youtube, tabs, chrome, open
+91%
-9%
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" ...  Youtube the video to swap out the memory.  ...  "
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" ...  Increased the performance as I do run intense Astrophotography programs.  ...  "
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" ...  works in my application  ...  "
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" ...  it installed well, recognized by OS, works as it should  ...  "
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" ...  Google ifixit and the the type of laptop you are working with to find great DIY's that make the job a snap.  ...  "
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" ...  I use some studio software.  ...  "
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" ...  I am able to stream 4K video and run apps seamlessly.  ...  "
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" ...  Sped up my ability to browse multiple windows with multiple apps open .  ...  "
Storage
 13
cards, two, one, crucial, 4gb
+77%
-23%
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" ...  Youtube the video to swap out the memory.  ...  "
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" ...  This memory card is a direct replacement for the one specified by my laptop manufacturer.  ...  "
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" ...  I've always had good luck with crucial memory  ...  "
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" ...  Crucial 8GB Single DDR3L 1600 MT/s (PC3L-12800) SODIMM 204-Pin Memory - CT102464BF160B  ...  "
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" ...  However, since I am so computer illiterate, I didn't realize I needed two 4GB cards to make it have 8GB.  ...  "
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" ...  Installed memory moments after receiving.  ...  "
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" ...  A nice improvement for my laptop that had two 4GB cards.  ...  "
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" ...  Crucial makes very dependable memory cards.  ...  "
Gaming
 12
gaming, ram, playing, laptop, game
+92%
-8%
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" ...  Runing all the games I play with high fps and fast resolution!  ...  "
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" ...  Needed more ram since chrome takes up so much and playing games requires more.  ...  "
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" ...  for the price it really works wonders, kind of a must buy for real gamers  ...  "
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" ...  My daughter's laptop was freezing up from playing games.  ...  "
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" ...  It did make a great, noticeable improvement in boot up time, web browsing and especially with gaming.  ...  "
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" ...  We have AutoCAD 2016 installed, games, and Office 2016.  ...  "
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" ...  Awesome, great product, saw a huge jump in my frame rate while gaming. ... Fired up heavily-modded Fallout 4.  ...  "
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" ...  help run games on my laptop.  ...  "
Returns
 12
returned, back, return window, one, refund
-100%
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" ...  Did not work - returned item.  ...  "
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" ...  So I had to send it back and had to pay to do so.  ...  "
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" ...  My daughter was ill when I first received them and missed the return window.  ...  "
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" ...  I returned it.  ...  "
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" ...  I wonder if I could return it for a refund.  ...  "
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" ...  Only one stick works, but we didn't figure it out until after return window closed.  ...  "
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" ...  Died after 15 days and now I can't return it.  ...  "
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" ...  Unfortunately, it failed about one month and just passed the 30 days return policy.  ...  "
ISP
 12
needed, worked, need, fine, speed
+100%
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" ...  Works in Protectli  ...  "
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" ...  Just what I needed  ...  "
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" ...  Just what I needed  ...  "
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" ...  Works like it should and that's all I need.  ...  "
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" ...  Worked just fine  ...  "
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" ...  Just what I needed.  ...  "
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" ...  Works as it shoulld  ...  "
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" ...  Works as it should  ...  "
Build Quality
 10
screws, take, plate, plastic, place
+90%
-10%
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" ...  It's rock solid, and just sits there and works!  ...  "
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" ...  Slide the board into the approximate position, put your finger thru the opening in the metal bracket and press it onto the tape, lift and the memory will slide into the socket close enough so you can press it into place.  ...  "
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" ...  Good construction and high performance.  ...  "
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" ...  Dropped in and just worked.  ...  "
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" ...  Feels like a brand new computer, but at a fraction of the cost!  ...  "
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" ...  Good stuff, just take off the back cover and plug it in.  ...  "
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" ...  Snapped right into our Dell E5550 and works great!  ...  "
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" ...  Bonus was that the packaged was only sealed by two easy to break plastic tabs.  ...  "

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