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    Question Add RAM to Lenovo Laptop

    Today, I ordered a Lenovo IdeaPad 3i (15" Intel) Abyss Blue Laptop with a 12th Generation Intel® Core™ i5-1235U Processor and 8 GB DDR4-3200MHz (Soldered) memory. For the specs, the price was pretty good and I have been very, very happy with my Lenovo desktop PC purchased 6 years ago.

    Part Number: 82RK001CUS

    I am wondering if I can add another memory chip to it, and if so, what kind of memory? The Lenovo website doesn't say if the soldered-in memory is UDIMM, SODIMM, etc. I am assuming it would be best or even mandatory to match what is already soldered into the system?

    Sorry, but I don't have any other model number at this time.

    If I knew the answer, the memory upgrade would be the one thing I would want to put on my Christmas wish list.

    Thank you all in advance.

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    Have a look here for memory upgrade details...


    https://www.crucial.com/upgrades/lenovo/ideapad

    if you don't have more specific info on the exact model number they can also
    scan the computer for you.

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    I went to the website you posted, but could not narrow it down enough with the data I have.

    It looks like I will have to wait until I have the product in-hand and can look on the bottom for the actual model number or let the vendor scan my device.

    Waiting is so hard sometimes.

    Thanks for your help!!

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    You're welcome , specifics on how to add memory for the model laptop you have may be a bit different but I'd expect it would be close to the method shown here just to give you an idea what to do.. adding memory starts at 7:45.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=grAKdWsq6vY

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    Yes, I think you are right. I was looking at a few YouTube videos on the topic, but I think the one you give is a bit more on-point, since it shows a system with the out-of-the-box RAM soldered in, with an additional slot for upgrade. Thanks again.

    I'm looking forward to my first time doing anything internal on a laptop. I built PCs back in the Windows XP era, but have never done anything in a laptop beyond replacing a battery. That was a Dell and ridiculously easy.

    So I'll just get out my 8-inch Ninja Chef knife and be ready to open the back of my new Lenovo. Just kidding. I'll use a proper plastic tool.

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