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    How can I know if a W520 motherboard supports 4 memories?

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by Haruka, Mar 7, 2015.

  1. Haruka

    Haruka Newbie

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    I'm trying to replace my motherboard on my W520. However I'd like to make sure I get what I want.

    From what I heard the motherboard shipped with dual core process will only support 2 memories while the one shipped with quad core process will support 4 memories. So I checked the FRU list in Thinkpad W520 Hardware Maintenance Manual and the model list in ltwbook.pdf.

    I noticed for example 4276-4GU is a quad core model and 04W2033 can be found in 4276-4Gx. Does that mean ANY 04W2033 will support 4 memories? Thanks.
     
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    ajkula66 Courage and Consequence

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    Yes.
     
    ajkula66, Mar 7, 2015
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    Awesome! Thanks a lot!
     
    Haruka, Mar 7, 2015
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