Additional memory for T61p

[synic]

Ohh, so you don't even have the laptop yet? Well then..

I'd say go for it if you have the money. I just bought a T61p and I'm loving it so far. Well worth it.

However, if you are actually planning on purchasing 2x2GB after you buy the laptop, why not just spec your laptop with one 1GB DIMM? Or one 2GB DIMM and then buy another 2GB stick? It would be dumb to buy a laptop with two 1GB sticks if you are planning on upgrading.

[ed_h]

Originally Posted by synic

Ohh, so you don't even have the laptop yet? Well then..

I'd say go for it if you have the money. I just bought a T61p and I'm loving it so far. Well worth it.

However, if you are actually planning on purchasing 2x2GB after you buy the laptop, why not just spec your laptop with one 1GB DIMM? Or one 2GB DIMM and then buy another 2GB stick? It would be dumb to buy a laptop with two 1GB sticks if you are planning on upgrading.

Hmmm I didn't know that you could change the spec of the memory at the time of purchase. If the standard config is 2x1GB DIMM, would it cost extra to change it to 1x2GB DIMM given that the result is still 2GB RAM?

Also, how do you get by with only a 80GB HD?

Have you had any issues with your new T61p? Is the screen bright enough?

[synic]

is this what you want to buy? and i guess you can't customize a laptop when purchasing it in australia?

[ed_h]

Originally Posted by synic

is this what you want to buy? and i guess you can't customize a laptop when purchasing it in australia?

Yes it's the one I want to purchase. I don't believe that customising the machine is available in Australia.

[adwoodw]

What do you plan to do with the computer. If it is just word processing, internet, email and office applications, that should be enough.

It's pretty easy upgrading the memory of your T61p. You have to remove the palmrests first by unscrewing a set of screws on the bottom of the notebook. Then you remove the palmrests and the cable that connects the motherboard to the touchpad. You don't really have to fully remove the cable that attaches to the touchpad and you can make the palmrest sit on the front edge of the notebook (third photo) but you must be careful not to accidentally move the palmrest too far.

Now you have full access to the area underneath the touchpad where the memory is installed. Note: I forgot if I had to remove a secondary plate or not.

You will now see that both of your memory sockets are full. To remove the existing memory, pull the metal tabs on the end of the plastic memory slot outwards (ie: towards the side of your notebook) and the memory module will pop out.

To install the new memory, match up the pin arrangement of the memory socket to your new memory and press gently until you hear a 'click'. Your memory is now installed.

Palmrest removed:


View of ram sockets. Note the metal tabs at the ends of the bracket that hold the memory. To the right of the memory is the cable that attaches to the palmrest/touchpad.


Palmrest is resting on front edge of computer.


New memory installed.

[mziol]

Originally Posted by adwoodw

What do you plan to do with the computer. If it is just word processing, internet, email and office applications, that should be enough.

It's pretty easy upgrading the memory of your T61p. You have to remove the palmrests first by unscrewing a set of screws on the bottom of the notebook. Then you remove the palmrests and the cable that connects the motherboard to the touchpad. You don't really have to fully remove the cable that attaches to the touchpad and you can make the palmrest sit on the front edge of the notebook (third photo) but you must be careful not to accidentally move the palmrest too far.

Now you have full access to the area underneath the touchpad where the memory is installed. Note: I forgot if I had to remove a secondary plate or not.

You will now see that both of your memory sockets are full. To remove the existing memory, pull the metal tabs on the end of the plastic memory slot outwards (ie: towards the side of your notebook) and the memory module will pop out.

To install the new memory, match up the pin arrangement of the memory socket to your new memory and press gently until you hear a 'click'. Your memory is now installed.

Palmrest removed:


View of ram sockets. Note the metal tabs at the ends of the bracket that hold the memory. To the right of the memory is the cable that attaches to the palmrest/touchpad.


Palmrest is resting on front edge of computer.


New memory installed.

Nice pics, nice work.

I'm using a T61p with very similar specs to the ones ed_h wants to buy.

Ed, if you're going to do some CAD work I'll let you know now that its great for it and will handle the newest stuff like bread on butter. As far as everything else, other than gaming, it will be perfect.

[ed_h]

Originally Posted by mziol

Nice pics, nice work.

I'm using a T61p with very similar specs to the ones ed_h wants to buy.

Ed, if you're going to do some CAD work I'll let you know now that its great for it and will handle the newest stuff like bread on butter. As far as everything else, other than gaming, it will be perfect.

Thanks mziol.

The T61p I am thinking of getting (6459A24) comes with Windows Vista Ultimate 32. Although the laptop can accommodate a maximum of 4GB RAM, I think I read somewhere that because its only a 32-bit Operating System that the maximum RAM it can take is 3GB. 4GB RAM would only be available if it is a 64-bit OS. Is this correct?

[alber]

Nice pictures those will certainly help some others

[adwoodw]

Originally Posted by alber

Nice pictures those will certainly help some others

Thanks.

I only wished that they made the notebook so that the memory slots were accessed under some door on the underside of the notebook instead of under the touchpad.

It wasn't difficult to do the memory install, but I initially had some reservations about ripping open my brand new T61!