Adding RAM to an X40

I'm planning on purchasing an IBM ThinkPad X40 in the next few months. I am wondering if I should just go with the base prices and add in my own components, or if I should just pay IBM to add it for me. Mainly, I'm thinking about the RAM. 256MB PC2700 CL2.5 DDR SDRAM SODIMM costs $125 to add; would this be cheaper from an online retailer? Or is it something that's difficult to add to a laptop? I built my own desktop and know a lot about hardware but I've never worked with a laptop.

Also, anyone have experience with the batteries? Which should I get?

 

Buy your ram afterwards, it is even easier to upgrade than a desktops memory, usually there is a panel on the reverse side that is held in by a screw. Just remove the screw and panel and pop in more.

Jack

 

You only get one slot in that machine. At Crucial the 512MB goes for $117, the 1GB for $450. So, in this rare instance they're only charging you $125 for the upgrade, so it's probably best to stay with IBM. This would not hold true if you had multiple slots though.

http://www.crucial.com/store/listparts.asp?Mfr%2BProductline=IBM%2BThinkPad&mfr=IBM&cat=RAM&model=ThinkPad+X40+Series+%28Type+2371%29&submit=Go

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For the best memory prices (includes a lifetime warranty) check out oempcworld.com.
for the x40 memory the prices are

512MB PC2700 200pin SODIMM $103.85
1GB PC2700 200pin SODIMM $248.85
here is the link to the 1GB memory.

http://www.oempcworld.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=1%2E0G%2DSO2700&AttributeCode[1]=Computer&AttributeValue[1]=ThinkPad+X40+2371%2Dxxx

Jack