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    Adding memory to my T42

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by nmzak, May 9, 2005.

  1. nmzak

    nmzak Notebook Enthusiast

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    I have a T42 2379DXU and have 512mb of RAM. Does another 512mb of additional RAM make a huge difference? Also although crucial makes it easy to identify which module I need, I am thinking of ordering from newegg. The problem is newegg doesn't have a search engine that matches the module with the notebook. What specs should I be looking for other than 200 pin, DDR PC2700, and 333mhz? Thanks.
     
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  2. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    Put one of these in my T42, works great:

    http://shop3.outpost.com/product/4389075?site=sr:SEARCH:MAIN_RSLT_PG






    I was robbed by a sweet little old lady on a motorized cart and I didn't even see it coming.

    -Lloyd Christmas


    Thinkpad T42:
    * 1.8Ghz Pentium M * 1.5GB Memory * 60GB Hitachi 7200RPM * 15" SXGA+ Flexview * CDRW/DVD Combo *
     
    ZaZ, May 10, 2005
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    Chechirom Newbie

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    Hey umm I'm getting a T42 soon and it only comes with 256 ram. I was looking at you link zazonz and I think I'll buy that. I was wondering if installing memory on a laptop is something anyone can do....It isn't too complicated...right? I have installed memory sticks in my desktop before and know you have to watch out for static and stuff. Can you reassure me it isn't that hard to do? thanks

    Ben
     
    Chechirom, May 11, 2005
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  4. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    It is not hard to do. Take panel off on the underside, put in memory and replace panel. Thats it.






    I was robbed by a sweet little old lady on a motorized cart and I didn't even see it coming.

    -Lloyd Christmas


    Thinkpad T42:
    * 1.8Ghz Pentium M * 1.5GB Memory * 60GB Hitachi 7200RPM * 15" SXGA+ Flexview * CDRW/DVD Combo *
     
    ZaZ, May 12, 2005
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  5. ricola_pak

    ricola_pak Notebook Guru

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    You can just press Access IBM and search for instructions on how to install the RAM.

    It took me 2 minutes at most, and I am a person who knows nothing much about computer hardware too.
     
    ricola_pak, May 12, 2005
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