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    Upgrading RAM on T42?? is it hard?

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by redrumchoy, Jan 11, 2005.

  1. redrumchoy

    redrumchoy Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thinking about purchasing a t42 that only has 256 mb ram in it... think it'd b hard/worthwhile to buy a stick of 512 from corsair?? is it easy to install??
     
    redrumchoy, Jan 11, 2005
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    pb187 Notebook Guru

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    it's super easy, just unscrew one screw on the back and insert the memory. They have instructions that come with the t42
     
    pb187, Jan 12, 2005
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    adamlau Notebook Enthusiast

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    Best to stick with memory modules which utilize the same chips (Samsung, Infineon) and similar printed circuit board (PCB) to ensure that they run at similar clock speeds. This may be important to certain users who find themselves running mission-critical apps in mission-critical situations. Exact timing may be important as compatible modules are non-buffered as well as non-ECC. In this case, it is best to install modules in pairs, the first being installed in the slot below the keyboard <http://www-307.ibm.com/pc/support/site.wss/document.do?lndocid=MIGR-46515>.

    IBM T42 2378-FZU
    1024 MB Corsair System Select
    High Capacity Li-Ion Battery
    Hitachi Travelstar 7K60
    Audigy 2 ZS Notebook
     
    adamlau, Jan 17, 2005
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