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    T61 and RAM heat spreaders

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by mdarter, Oct 12, 2007.

  1. mdarter

    mdarter Notebook Enthusiast

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    I just picked up a T61 from the outlet and plan to upgrade to 4Gb of memory. Anyone had any problems with heat spreaders on memory fitting in the slots of the T61?

    Thanks;

    mdarter
     
    mdarter, Oct 12, 2007
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    mdarter Notebook Enthusiast

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    So I take this as no one's had any problems?

    Can anyone confirm they've been able to install SODIMMS with heat spreaders in a T61, particularly the Geil?

    thanks

    mdarter
     
    mdarter, Oct 13, 2007
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  3. RasBastard

    RasBastard Notebook Consultant

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    Heat spreaders always tend to be an issue with the tight fitting DIMM slots on most laptop chassis's. It is a safe bet to go without the heat spreaders. The SODIMMs don't generate enough heat that it is really a necessity to have the heat spreaders.
     
    RasBastard, Oct 13, 2007
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  4. AbercrombieJMBoy

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    Hey,

    I've been using 2x2GB w/heat spreaders from geil for a little over 3 weeks now, no issues with memtest and everything has been running great :D
     
    AbercrombieJMBoy, Oct 15, 2007
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  5. KnightUnit

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    Are you having any issues running the 4gb ram? as I see your running the 32 bit OS.
     
    KnightUnit, Oct 15, 2007
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    Nah, just forgot to update my sig :)
     
    AbercrombieJMBoy, Oct 15, 2007
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