What kind of memory do i need to replace 2x2gb to 2x4gb?

[anon125]

Processor: Intel® Core™ i7-720QM Processor (1.6GHz, L3 Cache 6MB) with Intel® Turbo Boost Technology
Memory Slots / Max: 2 RAM slots, bottom of the unit (user accessible), slot 1 occupied with 2GB, slot 2 occupied with 2GB can be filled with 2GB or 4GB DDR3 / 8GB Max
Memory: (Slot 1 X 2GB) + (Slot 2 X 2GB) DDR3 (1066MHz)
Memory Slots / Available: 2 RAM Slots, NONE Available

PSPGSC-01800T - Satellite P500 - 018

are they still available?

thanks

 

[Ian]

I can't find much in the way of specifications for that ram, other than it's DDR3 1066Mhz as you've already mentioned. It's almost certainly SODIMM memory and there is loads of SODIMM DDR3 1066Mhz available, so should be easy to find.

If the memory slot is easily accessible on the bottom of the laptop, I'd open it up (carefully, without touching RAM) and take a photo to upload here. It'll likely have a sticker that shows the exact specs, including size and timings.

 

[anon125]

what is the fuzzy covering in the same area?
thanks
PS how do these memory things come out?

 

[Ian]

The fuzz is just protecting the electrical components.

To take the RAM out, you'd gently pull the metal retaining pins at either side slightly away. Just make sure you've grounded yourself first, to reduce any static that could damage the modules.

It looks like normal SODIMM memory to me, so you can probably buy any sodimm ddr3 1066mhz 4gb module.

 

[anon125]

The fuzz is just protecting the electrical components.

To take the RAM out, you'd gently pull the metal retaining pins at either side slightly away. Just make sure you've grounded yourself first, to reduce any static that could damage the modules.

It looks like normal SODIMM memory to me, so you can probably buy any sodimm ddr3 1066mhz 4gb module.

 

[anon125]

4GB SODIMM MICRON DDR3 PC3-8500 1066Mhz Laptop Memory

MICRONSOD4G8500 Free shipping!

Warranty: LIFETIME

$46.88 CDN

does this look like the right item?
is there a best brand?
will doubling the memory help with photoshop elements5 etc
I may as well look at the other antique laptop as well

PSK3AC-01900X - Satellite L675 - 019

thanks VERY much for your expert help

 

[Ian]

Yes, I'm fairly confident that the memory on the link above would work. I checked the chip voltage was 1.5V (rather than DDR3L 1.35v) and it checks out ok. I can't guarantee it, but from what I can tell this is the memory you're after. Micron is a good brand.

Might be worth making sure you can return the memory if it's not compatible.

 

[anon125]

Thanks. the email to that company bounced out!

PSK3AC-01900X - Satellite L675 - 019

anyway here is the link and pic of the memory of the second laptop
there is 2x2 gb and it can take 2x4gb

any idea what i can add/ replace on this one. and type etc

thanks again

 

[Ian]

Looks like identical spec memory .

 

[anon125]

Thanks for your help

 

[anon125]

the plot thickens!
now we have a rank problem!
"Thank you for contacting Crucial. We are glad to help you.

In response to your query, we would like to inform you that the difference between CT2KIT51264BF160BJ and CT2KIT51264BF160B is rank. CT2KIT51264BF160BJ is a single rank while CT2KIT51264BF160B is a dual rank.

To know more about rank please refer the following link."

what is that in english!!!!
thankw

 

[Ian]

Are those compatible modules that Crucial recommended? This page seems to be a good overview of the difference:

Single Rank Memory vs. Dual Rank Memory (vs Quad Rank Memory) - OEMPCWorld

Single Rank Memory can be memory with chips on only one side of the memory module (stick of memory) or chips on both sides of the module as long as the chips are in one rank that is accessed while writing to or reading from the memory. Dual Rank Memory is basically like having two ... Single...

www.oempcworld.com

 

[anon125]

yes that is what they recommended.
i get lost in all that tech talk!
thanks

 

[anon125]

Thank you for contacting Crucial. We are glad that you have chosen Crucial to upgrade your system. Please refer the following link to identify the list of compatible products for your system.

Satellite P500-018 - https://www.crucial.com/compatible-upgrade-for/dynabook-toshiba/satellite-p500-018

Satellite L675-019 - https://www.crucial.com/compatible-upgrade-for/dynabook-toshiba/satellite-l675-019

We would like to recommend the following product to upgrade your computer.

https://www.crucial.com/memory/ddr3/ct2kit51264bf160b/ct5310230

 

[Ian]

That looks like a good recommendation. I really like Crucial memory, so think that'll be a good choice.

 

[anon125]

Thanks very much
does rank matter for these ancient laptops?

 

[Ian]

I don't think so (just a slightly performance difference), but I'd go with the Crucial recommended choice.

 

[anon125]

Hello again. what other brands are reccommended?
crucial have sent dozens of emails, mostly useless or worse like if you are not in the US you can buy from the UK.
i cannot find legitamet dealers selling that particular one.
thanks for your patient help

 

[Ian]

Kingston, Crucial , Hynix, Samsung, Corsair and Micron are all good .

 

[anon125]

thanks v ery much
now to find them in canada that are the correct ones!