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    T61p RAM uprgade

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by busidor, May 18, 2008.

  1. busidor

    busidor Notebook Consultant

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    Hello, everybody

    Is it hard to add an extra RAM on one's own or it is better have it added at the service?

    Any replies will be appreciated
     
    busidor, May 18, 2008
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  2. laptop4life

    laptop4life Notebook Consultant

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    DO your slef its very simply its just like plugging it in, google around for a detailed guide with pictures so you know what your doing. Even a novice can install their own ram. Taking it to get someone to put it in for you is a waste of time and money
     
    laptop4life, May 18, 2008
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  3. LASpurs

    LASpurs Notebook Consultant

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    Very easy to do, takes about 5 mins (and taking the screws off is the longest part!!)
     
    LASpurs, May 18, 2008
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  4. LASpurs

    LASpurs Notebook Consultant

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    LASpurs, May 18, 2008
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  5. busidor

    busidor Notebook Consultant

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    Thanks a lot, guys
     
    busidor, May 18, 2008
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  6. laptop4life

    laptop4life Notebook Consultant

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    No problem good luck.
     
    laptop4life, May 18, 2008
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    jooooeee Stealth in disguise

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  8. busidor

    busidor Notebook Consultant

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    Thanks, a lot, guys, for videos
     
    busidor, May 18, 2008
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  9. busidor

    busidor Notebook Consultant

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    Thanks.
    It is clear now
     
    busidor, May 18, 2008
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  10. SonDa5

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    I did it with a butter knife.

    Very easy.




















    ;)
     
    SonDa5, May 18, 2008
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  11. alber

    alber Notebook Consultant

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    I'm gonna do the same RAM upgrade than you SonDa5

    I just bought my T61P with the basic 1GB RAM from Lenovo Canada and I'm gonna order 2x2GB of G. Skill @ 4-4-4-12 from Infonec Computers.
     
    alber, May 19, 2008
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  12. busidor

    busidor Notebook Consultant

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    Yes, I also did it. I ordered T61p with only 1 dimm of 1Gb. And I am going to buy 2 Gb more as I ordered Windows XP, 32 bit. But I am not sure about what brand of RAM to buy. We have Transcend and Kingston. I know that Kingston is very good, but it is more expensive also.

    Hasy anybody heard of Transcend in terms of its reliability? Or other brands..
    I know that Corsair is pretty good, but it is expensive too and is not available in my place :(
     
    busidor, May 19, 2008
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  13. pt9386

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    I think any RAM would do a good job, just make sure you get one with a lifetime warranty.
     
    pt9386, May 20, 2008
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  14. SonDa5

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    Havn't had any problems at all with this RAM.
    Good fast RAM with a life time warranty as well.
    Hope it works out for you.
     
    SonDa5, May 20, 2008
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  15. alber

    alber Notebook Consultant

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    I can't wait :eek: I want it now lol
     
    alber, May 20, 2008
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  16. drewmerl

    drewmerl Notebook Guru

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    If you are on XP, I would recommend buying all 3GB yourself and then just sell the one that comes with the laptop or keep it just in case you have to take it in for servicing. That way you know they all have the same warranty and the same timing otherwise you'll have crappy Lenovo RAM running at 9-9-9-76...kidding, its not that bad...I don't think.
     
    drewmerl, May 20, 2008
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