Is the 4 GB of standard RAM in one chip or two? In other words, does the laptop ship with an empty RAM slot that can be used for upgrade?
2047229
depends on samsung batch but normally one 4gb you can add another for a boost to 8gb
198766
Not sure how many memory slots it has, as I've never opened the computer. Frankly, unless I was an expert at tearing these things down and building them up, I would not upgrade the RAM; which I'm not sure is possible.
1595805
This is an older model laptop. While still a great computer capable of gaming on the go, it has been discontinued by Alienware. Several sellers here have already upgraded the ram to 8gb but if you purchase one that does not have it upgraded, you would need to purchase 2x4gb sticks of DDR3 1066 ram. It is an easy upgrade, you just remove the screws on the bottom panel and once removed, replace the existing sticks with the new ones. Just be warned of the additional cost of having to purchase the ram. It may be more beneficial to buy one from a seller that has already performed the upgrade.
1670552
there is 24gb of RAM installed upgradeable to 32gb. is there currently an open slot for the additional 8gb or will i have to toss out all 24gb in there and buy 32gb of RAM for the upgrade?
974776
Yes, you can upgrade the RAM, but only to 8 G. Also, it only has room for one chip and make sure you get the right one. As far as changing out the HD drive, I believe you can, but I am not sure which one you could use. Maybe when you change the RAM you can check what is possible with the drive since you have to pull the whole bottom off to access the memory. I've been using the laptop as is and it works well for all I do. I woul recommend using the laptop for awhile before you change anything. Maybe it will work just fine "as is" for you?
1797427
The RAM is upgradeable... though definitely not "easily". To get the back cover off you have to remove 12 tiny recessed screws that are strongly secured by Loctite. When i tried removing the screws using a jeweler's screwdriver set, one screw simply would not come out. I tried and tried, googled and tried again with several tools, but finally decided the screw would have to be extracted or drilled out, possibly damaging the case and voiding the warranty. So I gave up and sent the RAM back. Your mileage may vary. Other than that, I'm pretty happy with the laptop.
351436
Melder you might want to prepare as there is now a review on cnet.com where the reviewer states his unit comes with 1GB welded on and no way to update it to 2gb. Please post your findings when you get your unit and I hope the RAM is upgradeable!
1311091
4GB RAM as listed here, manual indicates it's replaceable (only one SODIMM slot) with 8GB RAM. Not a trivial replacement for end-users. To clarify other answers, storage is 128GB M.2 SATA, upgradeable to 512GB.
1643373
Yes the memory in this model can be upgraded. It comes with 4gb ddr3 1600 mhz and can be upgrade to 8gb. You should be able to find the memory here on Amazon.com. I would start by searching for ddr3 4gb 1600mhz laptop ram.
1230017
Disappointed that it has only 4gb memory capability, hope that its a miss print can anybody confirm that? Don't know what to do now, the price of ram always goes down and the need for it always seems to increase.
1452906
No. The memory is fixed on the motherboard and is not something that you can upgrade. 4GB RAM is all that it has and will ever have.
2067069
Yes, I also add a SSD, actually, I dont think you need 16GB RAM, just my advice. :D I guess u can add two RAMs, cuz I dont remember how many slots it has(it is under the keyboard, if u need help to open keyboard, just ask me).The only one problem of dis laptop is system, but I install Windows 8. hmm...I like dis laptop. P.S. it is not too heavy.
1173585
The tech spec is a typo. My thinkpad came with two ram slots and 1 4gb chip.
1644196
Comes with 4GB of RAM. But I easily upgraded to its maximum of 8GB RAM. But note this: it uses laptop-type of RAM.
2067072
Shouldn't be a problem, just purchase another 8gb stick. Also agree with the other answer an ssd is a much better way to upgrade this notebook. I talk about this in my review. About the other answer though, he/she indicates two ram slots are in use. At least in mine it came with one 8gb stick instead of two 4gb sticks.
1219329
There are 2 open memory slots under the access cover. I was able to upgrade it to 32GB of RAM with no trouble at all.
1938913
I'm going to say 16GB. It only has 2 RAM slots and 8GB sticks are the largest of what is commonly available. I have occasionally seen a few 16GB sticks, but I wouldn't count on it. So 2 slots @ 8GB = 16GB is my story, and I'm sticking to it.