R31 512mb RAM not fitting

[015734]

I recently bought a 512mb RAM stick for my 1.06ghz r31 laptop, however, the RAM is double the thickness of my old sticks (128mb original and 256 I added a while ago), and therefore, the RAM cover will not close well. Also, the RAM clips will not click closed because of the added thickness. I am wondering if this is abnormal or if they sell a "bubble" cover which will accomodate the thicker stick, or... Please help me and feel free to ask me more questions if you need more info

[BillMorrow]

is the memory part you bought using "stacked" memory..?
if so that might account for the extra thickness and thus the inability to snap in place..

usually, this is a mark of really cheap memory..
when it is stacked, that is..
using cheaper parts and stacking them to yeild the needed density..

[015734]

Yes, the memory is "stacked" which I presume means that its just a 256 chip with an extra layer. Here is the actual auction I bought it from

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... &rd=1&rd=1

If anyone has suggestions of what to do, it would be most appreciated.

PS: Right now I'm using the RAM and it works seemingly just fine, only problem is that the cove bends up a little because of the extra thickness due to the "Stack"