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    upgrading memory later

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by stingystooge, Jul 30, 2007.

  1. stingystooge

    stingystooge Notebook Enthusiast

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    As many others in htis forum, I'm buying by R61 with 512mb of ram and upgrading to 2GB by buying 2 sticks.

    However, I've never opened up or upgraded a laptop before, let alone any memory on anything. So I have no clue whats compatible.

    Will this work? Is it a good deal?

    http://www.frys.com/product/5331858

    What should I be paying attention to to make sure its compatible and its a good deal?
     
    stingystooge, Jul 30, 2007
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  2. unhooked

    unhooked Notebook Deity

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    It's a great deal.
    All of the DDR2 SO-DIMM sticks are compatible.
    btw, the rebate form states: Limit one (1) rebate per product, per household.
     
    unhooked, Jul 30, 2007
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  3. sp00n

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    Yes this will work. It's currently the best deal as far as I know. I believe it's limited to one rebate per person, so make sure to have different shipping addresses.
     
    sp00n, Jul 30, 2007
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    That is a very good deal
     
    mtor, Jul 30, 2007
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    that will work, you need SODIMM memory, 200pins that are PC5300(667Mhz)...if you want to shop around that is.
     
    panteedropper, Jul 30, 2007
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    abf092 Notebook Guru

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    Is this compatible with the T61?
     
    abf092, Jul 30, 2007
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    I use the exact same ram in my T61 except that I bought mine in a two pack.

    Excellent quality ram.
     
    panteedropper, Jul 30, 2007
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  8. abf092

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    are you sure this isn't a refurb?
     
    abf092, Jul 30, 2007
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  9. wingsofeagle

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    You can use any So-Dimm 200-Pin PC2-5300 /667 memory with almost all notebooks
    And they are not refurb.
     
    wingsofeagle, Jul 30, 2007
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    That sucks. When I ordered the same ram from Newegg with the $20 rebate, the limit is 10 per household.
     
    t1mmer, Jul 30, 2007
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    How about getting 2GB of memory sticks for $100 (they are the same ones Lenovo uses) and are installed for free by an expert? Is this a good deal?
     
    flight#24, Jul 30, 2007
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  12. abf092

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    No, IMO Ram is perhaps the easiest hardware to install. As far a quality goes 'Crucial' is the best out there and most likely Lenovo uses the same. You can't go wrong at this price...it's a steal...unless you're lazy to fill out the forms/ can't wait 2 months for it to come.

    Just my 0.02
     
    abf092, Jul 30, 2007
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