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    RAM doesn't fit?

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by kns, May 21, 2009.

  1. kns

    kns Notebook Evangelist

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    Do RAMs for t61 and for x200s have different designs?

    I took off the 1GB RAM from my t61, and wanted to add it to my new x200s, which has a 2GB RAM. Upon opening the cover, I found that the 1GB RAM can't fit in: the notch position is different. The notch in the 1GB RAM is closer to the edge. Is this right? How can I know, before I buy a RAM, that it fits the x200s? :confused:
     
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  2. zephir

    zephir Notebook Deity

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    T61 uses DDR2 RAM (200 pins), while X200s uses DDR3 RAM (204 pins). Of course they don't fit ;)

    If you want to purchase DDR3 RAM, look at newegg.com

    Pick your poison: :p

    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...10260381 1052939102&name=204-Pin DDR3 SO-DIMM
     
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    linh Notebook Enthusiast

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    I think T61 uses DDR2 while x200s use DDR3.
     
    linh, May 21, 2009
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    kns Notebook Evangelist

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    Thanks for the information! I didn't know that at all. I wish I could simply trade the extra DDR2 with a DDR3 :(
     
    kns, May 21, 2009
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