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    Installing additional RAM in my 2623D8U ThinkPad T60p

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by Not_Neo, Nov 22, 2006.

  1. Not_Neo

    Not_Neo Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi all :p ,

    I need some assistance from you guys here. My ThinkPad T60p 2623D8U came with 1 GB RAM pre-installed. I thought it would be enough for the work I do (some time-pass simulations). But you never have enough RAM do you? I soon realized that 1 GB RAM is getting used very easily.

    So I have decided to install additional RAM in my machine. I also own a 600X (9 yrs old and still working like a bull, although the battery performance has gone down). In the 600X its very easy to install an additional RAM, but it seems that in my T60p, I would need to put in a lot of work before I install an additional RAM.

    I also hear that there are conflicting RAM modules, which can cause problem. So I need some suggestions from you guys about the whole procedure. I know all this is given in the manuals that came with the machine, but I am more comfortable when I get answers here :D .

    I am interested in installing 2 GB of addition RAM. I have Windows XP (pro) installed. Please help me with the following:

    1. Which make of RAM (2GB) should I go for?

    2. Is there a cheap and best option for me?

    3. Are there any conflicting issues?

    4. Precautions to take while installing new RAM module.

    Thanks a million in advance for the help.

    JM ;)
     
    Not_Neo, Nov 22, 2006
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  2. bigtrip

    bigtrip Notebook Enthusiast

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    Although I have an R60 not T60, I installed 1 GB of new ram yesterday. It was a breeze. Just follow the instructions in the manual. One thing to be careful of is that they put a little amount of locktight on the screws that you have to take out of the bottom of the notebook. Be careful you don't strip them.

    My choice of ram was Corsair... I've only heard good things about them.

    Hope this little bit helps
     
    bigtrip, Nov 22, 2006
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  3. mbrockma

    mbrockma Notebook Consultant

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    How hard is it to install more RAM in a T60?

    I just talked to a sales rep who said it was difficult. Involved going under the keyboard and removing the fingerprint reader, not just a back panel like other notebooks. I was hoping to save money and just install more ram on my own, but now I think it might not be worth it.
     
    mbrockma, Nov 22, 2006
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  4. Outrigger

    Outrigger SupaStar Reviewer NBR Reviewer

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    If you're not blind and have two working hands, installing RAM should be a walk in the park as long as you're careful.
     
    Outrigger, Nov 24, 2006
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  5. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    Four screws to remove on the bottom and pop off the palm rest. That's it.
     
    ZaZ, Nov 24, 2006
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