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    T30 Memory Slot not reading....

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by Katmandu, Apr 21, 2008.

  1. Katmandu

    Katmandu Notebook Guru

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    I just picked up a T30 that only has 256MB memory. There is (1) stick of 256MB in it right now.

    I tried installing a couple different memory sticks (PC2100) and the system will not show these sticks.

    I also tried a 512MB PC2100 in place of the (1) 256MB and the display will not show.

    How do I get more memory in this system and how do I get the 2nd memory slot to work ?
     
    Katmandu, Apr 21, 2008
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  2. brokencase

    brokencase Newbie

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    This is a known issue. The leads on one of you SODIMM sockets have pulled away from the PCB board. THis can be repaired by a skilled tech with fine tip soldering iron and microscope. See www.thinkwiki.org T30 pages.

    I have reparied mine twice.
     
    brokencase, Apr 24, 2008
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  3. Katmandu

    Katmandu Notebook Guru

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    I've checked RadioShack and they don't carry these fine tips for soldering irons.

    Where can these fine tips be bought from ????
     
    Katmandu, Apr 25, 2008
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