Max memory in T6x

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karotlopj · #1 Post by **karotlopj** » Mon Jun 13, 2016 5:09 am

How much memory can I stick in a T6x?

#2 Post by **RealBlackStuff** » Mon Jun 13, 2016 5:37 am

T60: up to 2x2GB, but only ~3GB will be usable.
T61: up to 2x4GB.
T601 (FrankenPad): up to 2x4GB.

karotlopj · #3 Post by **karotlopj** » Mon Jun 13, 2016 7:58 am

RealBlackStuff wrote: T61: up to 2x4GB.

Any advice on which memory to get?

#4 Post by **RealBlackStuff** » Mon Jun 13, 2016 8:01 am

PC2-5300 or PC2-6400, whichever is cheaper.

#5 Post by **rkawakami** » Mon Jun 13, 2016 3:02 pm

karotlopj wrote:Any advice on which memory to get?

As RBS stated, whatever is cheapest; the 'faster' 6400 memory will run at the slower speed anyway. Once you've installed the new memory I would suggest running a memory diagnostic to ensure that the module(s) is(are) functioning correctly. Best one I've found is free; memtest86+:

http://www.memtest.org/#downiso

Available in a couple of different formats (bootable floppy, bootable CD ISO image, flash drive); choose the one that works best for you. Once you have the diagnostic, insert the boot media (floppy, CD, flash) and restart the system. You might have to use the F12 boot menu to select the boot drive (CD, floppy, USB flash) instead of the hard drive. Once running, you'll see a blue background screen with the test details in white characters. Any errors that are detected will be highlighted in RED. Let the system run for several hours, good enough to finish at least three complete Passes. If you do get any errors, I would return the module for replacement or refund. Any single error should not be tolerated.

karotlopj · #6 Post by **karotlopj** » Tue Jun 14, 2016 6:04 am

RealBlackStuff wrote:PC2-5300 or PC2-6400, whichever is cheaper.

Is this suitable?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NEW-4GB-2x2GB ... 1518201713

I couldn't find any PC2-5300 that were big enough.

#7 Post by **RealBlackStuff** » Tue Jun 14, 2016 6:23 am

I'd rather get these (brand-name) instead: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/321518201713
Don't worry about PC2-5300/6400, they all work fine.

karotlopj · #8 Post by **karotlopj** » Tue Jun 14, 2016 8:21 am

RealBlackStuff wrote:I'd rather get these (brand-name) instead: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/321518201713
Don't worry about PC2-5300/6400, they all work fine.

Thanks, I've placed an order now. At first I thought it was the same item as the one I showed - had to look close...

You even saved me some money

karotlopj · #9 Post by **karotlopj** » Thu Jun 16, 2016 10:12 am

karotlopj wrote:
RealBlackStuff wrote:I'd rather get these (brand-name) instead: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/321518201713
Don't worry about PC2-5300/6400, they all work fine.
Thanks, I've placed an order now. At first I thought it was the same item as the one I showed - had to look close...

You even saved me some money

I have the memory now but can't work out how to break into the machine

...

ajkula66 · #10 Post by **ajkula66** » Thu Jun 16, 2016 12:02 pm

karotlopj wrote: I have the memory now but can't work out how to break into the machine ...

Click on the HMM link at the top of the page and proceed accordingly...

karotlopj · #11 Post by **karotlopj** » Sat Jun 18, 2016 12:28 pm

I found instructions here:-

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uSuWe9oFec0

although the palmrest doesn't come away as easily as pictured...

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