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    TZ 150 N/N Memory Upgrade?

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by Vaio User, Aug 17, 2007.

  1. Vaio User

    Vaio User Notebook Guru

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    Hello people :)
    I just received my dream TZ 150N/N :) Its look very sweet and expensive :)
    But comming only with 1 Gb of RAM. I see that the model TZ 170 is the same like TZ 150 but have 2x1 Gb. TZ 150 have only 1 slot.
    The question is where they put 2 chips x1 Gb RAM in TZ170?
    Any ideas :)?
     
    Vaio User, Aug 17, 2007
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  2. Nanaki

    Nanaki Notebook Evangelist

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    I was under the impression that the TZ only had 1 RAM slot?
     
    Nanaki, Aug 17, 2007
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  3. Rahul

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    There's a ram slot on the bottom of the notebook, unscrew the cover, take out
    the 1gb stick and put in a 2gb stick.
     
    Rahul, Aug 17, 2007
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  4. Vaio User

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    On the bottom of the TZ 150 had only 1 slot with 1gb.
    I dont understand how they offer TZ 170 with 2 chips x 1 Gb?
    The only one difference between TZ 150 and 170 is the RAM - 1 gb vs 2 gb
     
    Vaio User, Aug 17, 2007
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  5. Nanaki

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    I am going to assume that they are stupid and typed in the wrong specifications.
     
    Nanaki, Aug 17, 2007
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  6. Vaio User

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    rahulnirmal, this is the solution :) I order 2 gb but the question is haw the offer TZ 170 with 2 chips by 1 Gb
     
    Vaio User, Aug 17, 2007
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  7. Vaio User

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    nanaki, you are right :) The specification is writed from somebody under a bottle of whiskey :)
     
    Vaio User, Aug 17, 2007
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  8. Rahul

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    There is only one ram slot total, which is accessible on the bottom by a panel. Its very easy to upgrade the ram.
     
    Rahul, Aug 17, 2007
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  9. Vaio User

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    Yes, i know :) The problem is that in Bulgaria is not easy to find 1 chip x 2 Gb :)
    I have 2 chips x 1 Gb and i try to use it
     
    Vaio User, Aug 17, 2007
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  10. Bsresponsive1

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    You can't.....it only has 1 slot.
     
    Bsresponsive1, Aug 17, 2007
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  11. Vaio User

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    Thanks guys :) I found 1 chip 2 Gb 100$ :)
     
    Vaio User, Aug 18, 2007
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  12. robertd38606

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    Will unscrewing the cover to put in more RAM void the sony warranties??
     
    robertd38606, Dec 12, 2007
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  13. voipben

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    No, you are allowed to upgrade your RAM. However, I believe the warranty states something about non-Sony parts voiding the warranty, which means you would have to use a Sony module. Someone can correct me if I am wrong...
     
    voipben, Dec 12, 2007
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  14. keru

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    Use your 2 GB RAM, and when unfortunately need to send in for whatever servicing, replace it back with original RAM.

    Also, I'm not sure about the US, but here in Asia Pacific, SONY does not sell RAM for upgrade, nor do they provide any option of upgrading.
     
    keru, Dec 12, 2007
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  15. Ken Wind

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    I don't think it will void the warranty unless it causes damage to the notebook, or it causes something to malfunction. Just keep the original RAM in case you need to send it in for repair.
     
    Ken Wind, Dec 13, 2007
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    elninom Notebook Enthusiast

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    I want to upgrade to 2gb. If I buy 2gb (veritech,667 mhz,sodimm,one slot), Can I use my vaio tz? I heard that vaio's only run with sony's ram, it refuse other manufactures.Is that true, i must go sony shop and buy sony's ram?
     
    elninom, Jan 12, 2008
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  17. Touge

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    No you can use any ddr2 200 pin chip with the TZ.
     
    Touge, Jan 12, 2008
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    I've recently posted a link for a 2GB stick for under 20 bucks.
     
    |SONY|, Jan 12, 2008
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    elninom, Jan 13, 2008
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  20. John Ratsey

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    This Transcend 2GB module runs happily in my Sony G11 so I would expect it to work in the TZ (same chipset). A possible issue with that Veritech module is that it doesn't appear to include a 400MHz setting.

    John
     
    John Ratsey, Jan 13, 2008
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  21. elninom

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    elninom, Jan 13, 2008
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