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    does adding a second stick of RAM in T520, recognized after reboot or reformat?

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by floverboy, Dec 1, 2011.

  1. floverboy

    floverboy Newbie

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    my T520 is in shipping with 4GB RAM(1 DIMM). i want to add a 4GB RAM extra stick. Does windows 7 recognizes the second stick of ram after reboot or do i need to install OS again?

    If anyone already did this please help me out
     
    floverboy, Dec 1, 2011
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    t61jaws Notebook Consultant

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    If its working (not faulty ram) it's recognized as soon as you start the computer.
     
    t61jaws, Dec 1, 2011
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  3. rkj__

    rkj__ Notebook Consultant

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    No need to reformat.
     
    rkj__, Dec 1, 2011
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  4. TheDonkey

    TheDonkey Notebook Geek

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    Yep, confirming previous reports.

    I bought a T520, went out and purchased 2 4gb sticks right away. The day i got it, got it open, replaced the RAM, booted right up showing all 8gb.
     
    TheDonkey, Dec 2, 2011
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    receph Notebook Evangelist

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    I recommend a memtest
     
    receph, Dec 2, 2011
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    whytee83 Notebook Enthusiast

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    yea, it will read it with no additional work involved...mine reads it at 1600 mhz as well, but this depends on the processor..
     
    whytee83, Dec 2, 2011
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    Try reseating the RAM. Even though it "clicked" in, the initial angle you inserted them might not be in all the way.

    After you do that, go right into BIOS before booting into Windows to see if it recognizes the additional RAM.
     
    2.0, Dec 2, 2011
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