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    how do i install RAM myself in ibm thinkpad r31?

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by cpcorkum, Mar 17, 2009.

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    Please advise
     
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    Also, any suggestions on other upgrades?

    System info:

    OS Name Microsoft Windows XP Professional
    Version 5.1.2600 Service Pack 3 Build 2600
    OS Manufacturer Microsoft Corporation
    System Name CHRIS
    System Manufacturer IBM
    System Model 2656AU4
    System Type X86-based PC
    Processor x86 Family 6 Model 11 Stepping 1 GenuineIntel ~1066 Mhz
    BIOS Version/Date IBM 1FETF1WW (3.110), 16/11/2004
    SMBIOS Version 2.3
    Windows Directory C:\WINDOWS
    System Directory C:\WINDOWS\system32
    Boot Device \Device\HarddiskVolume1
    Locale Canada
    Hardware Abstraction Layer Version = "5.1.2600.5512 (xpsp.080413-2111)"
    User Name CHRIS\Chris Corkum
    Time Zone Newfoundland Daylight Time
    Total Physical Memory 256.00 MB
    Available Physical Memory 48.89 MB
    Total Virtual Memory 2.00 GB
    Available Virtual Memory 1.96 GB
    Page File Space 606.24 MB
    Page File C:\pagefile.sys
     
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    also, if i am going to put 1 GB RAM in my computer, should I get 2 x 512 or 1 x 1 GB if 1GB is the max allowed?

    any suggestions would be greatful, thanks
     
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