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    Help! Is Rebuying Z2 the Only Way to Upgrade RAM?

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by bwizzle, Feb 3, 2012.

  1. bwizzle

    bwizzle Notebook Enthusiast

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    I got my Z21 when it first came out with 4GB of RAM, and I'm completely regretting not getting 8GB. I know it's soldered on, but surely there's a process someone, somewhere has to upgrade it? Has anybody had any experience contacting Sony direct to do this?

    I'm at my wits end and about to re-buy another Z2 with 8GB of RAM... any help would be appreciated!
     
    bwizzle, Feb 3, 2012
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  2. Ryan

    Ryan NBR Moderator

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    Sorry, you have to get a new MOBO to get the RAM upgraded.

    Or, you have to buy a new Z...
     
    Ryan, Feb 3, 2012
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    Louche Purveyor of Utopias

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    It's kinda silly that Sony sells an ultrapremium with only 4GB.
     
    Louche, Feb 4, 2012
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    Huuruun Newbie

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    I have tried to ask them to upgrade it (well I asked if they could upgrade it), but they were being difficult so I just returned my 4GB one and ordered the 8GB version...
     
    Huuruun, Feb 4, 2012
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  5. Ryuma

    Ryuma Notebook Enthusiast

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    Apparently you can not upgrade the ram, but it is possible to remove the 4Gb that are on the Mboard to put another 8Gb.
     
    Ryuma, Feb 4, 2012
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    beaups New Jack Hustler

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    ^This. You may be able to get as a service part. Big $$$$. I'll dig around for you.
     
    beaups, Feb 6, 2012
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