Laptop ram

evolad · 21 Aug 2015 at 00:06

So i got a new laptop and want to stick another 4gb of ram in as it says it will take upto 8gb.. apparently there preinstalled ram is soldered in.

How do i match the ram to another 4gb? just by timings and mz? its currently 11.11.11.28 1600Mz

Hugo_Sanchez · 21 Aug 2015 at 08:18

Didin't realise they soldered ram lol. I believe there should be a sticker on the ram with timings etc (there is on mine) then take a peak on OCUK for prices etc.... Crucial[/url]

Hugo

clockwork.satan · 21 Aug 2015 at 08:50

Soldered RAM, really?! What type of laptop do you have, out of interest? If you go onto the Crucial website, they have a handy tool which detects you RAM and suggests the best type that you'll need to purchase.

Hugo_Sanchez · 21 Aug 2015 at 08:56

clockwork.satan said:
Soldered RAM, really?! What type of laptop do you have, out of interest?

In fact were did you buy it from, I've never heard of a new laptop RAM being soldered :confused:

Manwith Noname · 21 Aug 2015 at 18:18

Apple started soldering components to the motherboard a few years ago. If other manufacturers are now following suit this is a very sad day indeed.

Dempsey22 · 21 Aug 2015 at 19:16

The Asus UX302LA has 2Gb of soldered RAM in it I think.

RJC · 21 Aug 2015 at 19:21

Usually if the ram is solderd in then usually your stuck with that amount.

As others have mentioned what laptop are you using?

koolpc · 21 Aug 2015 at 19:22

Can it be un-soldered?

evolad · 21 Aug 2015 at 19:59

i have an Asus X555LA its only the i3 model (cheap upgrade for the mrs).. rams its not removable.. but theres an expantion slot to take upto 8GB of ram.. Ive ordered a 4GB stick so will see if it works.