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    Is self-installing RAM on R61 easy?

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by violagirl23, May 19, 2008.

  1. violagirl23

    violagirl23 Newbie

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    I ordered a R61 yesterday with only 2GB of RAM (in one slot) in hopes of upgrading it cheaper on my own later, since crucial.com has it for about half the price Lenovo was trying to sell it to me for. For when I do order it and the laptop does get here, what is required to actually install the RAM on this particular model? (as far as opening it up). I couldn't tell from the pictures. Could anyone give me a clue?
    If it makes a difference, here are the specs:
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    42X5968 SBB NVIDIA NVS 140M, PCCARD/LE
    41W2064 VBB 2GB PC2-5300 667MHZ 1DIMM
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    All good except the Vista... bleh. They only offered Linux with the integrated graphics card. x_X

    So what would I need to open up to install the RAM? :)
     
    violagirl23, May 19, 2008
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    Surfer666 Notebook Consultant

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    JaneL Super Moderator

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    JaneL, May 19, 2008
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    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    It does not. They're all the same.
     
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    SonDa5 Notebook Deity

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    It was easy to do IMO.
     
    SonDa5, May 20, 2008
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    techboydino Notebook Evangelist

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    cake. you can eat it too.
     
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  7. violagirl23

    violagirl23 Newbie

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    Okay, thanks, I just get worried about these things. I'm great with software but always afraid I'll mess up my hardware. XD
     
    violagirl23, May 20, 2008
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    Amir_Temur Newbie

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    I take it these Instructions are for installing Ram into the first slot (under the palm rest) there is a second slot on the bottom of the laptop itself, correct?
     
    Amir_Temur, May 21, 2008
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    Both RAM slots should be under the palmrest.
     
    Arki, May 21, 2008
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  10. dealsdeamon

    dealsdeamon Notebook Guru

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    Both RAM slots are definately under the palmrest :) I just added a 1GB DIMM of RAM in my R61 last week. Easy as pie.

    DD
     
    dealsdeamon, May 21, 2008
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    gnuh Notebook Consultant

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    could you be specific about where to watch it? I seemed like I couldn't click on anything on the list to the left. THanks
     
    gnuh, May 22, 2008
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  12. JaneL

    JaneL Super Moderator

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    Clicking on the arrow next to a menu item didn't expand it?

    You'll need to turn off pop-up blockers and have flash installed to watch the videos.
     
    JaneL, May 22, 2008
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