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    upgrading memory VGN-A317s

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by oziris, Jun 30, 2005.

  1. oziris

    oziris Notebook Enthusiast

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    has any body upgraded memory on a sony NB with other memory modules rather than sony's? what happens in that case with the warranty?
    i mean: sony memory modules are so expencive you would believe->300€ for 512MB Ram!!!???
    thx for the answers
     
    oziris, Jun 30, 2005
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  2. miner

    miner Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    I think(somebody correct me if this is not true) Sony's memory modules are proprietary and they cannot be replaced with normal SODIMMs.
     
    miner, Jun 30, 2005
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    Skyshade Notebook Deity NBR Reviewer

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    You can use any memory module that is compatible (right type). It won't void your warranty, unless you screw up the installation and break something.
     
    Skyshade, Jun 30, 2005
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    BlueDemon Notebook Enthusiast

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    Upgraded the RAM in my S460 with 2 x 1GB DDR2 533MHz modules from Crucial. Workin great. Took less than ten minutes and cost under $300. Just be careful replacing the RAM under the keyboard.
     
    BlueDemon, Jul 1, 2005
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  5. oziris

    oziris Notebook Enthusiast

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    well i'm not thinking replacing the memory myself :)
    so i guess than it is ok to replace the memory at some computer shop.
    thx guys for the answers, cause i was really shocked that u had to pay more than 300€ for 512mb of memory which is absolutely too much!!!
     
    oziris, Jul 1, 2005
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