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    Vaio FW (VGN-FW56007B) Memory Upgrade

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by GRafft, Mar 14, 2010.

  1. GRafft

    GRafft Newbie

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    Hi

    Considering buying a UK spec Vaio FW laptop. How easy is it to upgrade the memory on this?

    From 4 to 8 GB. Looking at the spec on the Sony UK site it looks like it's already fitted with 2x2GB RAM

    And would either of these brands be compatible? - Crucial.com or Orcalogic.co.uk


    Thanks for your help :)


    Spec:

    Operating System: Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium (64 bit)
    Cover Colour: Black
    Platform: Intel Centrino 2 Processor Technology
    Chipset: Mobile Intel PM45 Express Chipset
    Processor Name: Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T6600
    Processor Manufacturer: Intel
    Processor Speed (GHz): 2.2
    Number of Cores: 2
    L2 Cache (MB): 2
    Frontside Bus (MHz): 800
    Memory Size (GB): 4
    Memory Speed (MHz): 800
    Memory Type: DDR2 SDRAM
    Max. Supported Memory (GB): 8
     
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  2. hendra

    hendra Notebook Virtuoso

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    You just need to remove 2 screws to remove the access panel. It's piece of cake!
     
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    SomeRandomDude Notebook Evangelist

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    They even give you the instructions in the user manual
     
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  4. GRafft

    GRafft Newbie

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    Heh. Do they, that's nice of them. :)

    I've ordered the laptop from Amazon UK and the 2 x 4GB upgrades- it's £400 cheaper than ordering it direct from Sony. Have to figure out the best way to upgrade from Windows 7 Home to Pro now...
     
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  5. H.A.L. 9000

    H.A.L. 9000 Occam's Chainsaw

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    Unless you need Volume Shadow Copy, Bitlocker, and the ability to log onto a Domain, Pro is really not necessary. But look *here* for some options.
     
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