location default RAM IBM Thinkpad X41

[benelux]

I've got 2 IBM Thinkpads X41.
They have both 512 MB of RAM.
They have been bought with that amount of RAM.

Since they are not running very fast,
I would like to put the default built in RAM from one laptop into the other one.

But I don't know where to find the default RAM.
I did not disassemble my laptop completely, since I'm not sure where to look.
(I know how to upgrade by putting a module in the slot on the back side, but there I can't see the default RAM.)

Does anyone have an image which shows where it can be found?
Is it possible to remove the default RAM?

Best regards

Tom

[RealBlackStuff]

Welcome to the forum.
Click on the HMM link at the top of this page, scroll down there and find Thinkpad X41.
To the right of it you'll find a link for the (illustrated) Hardware Maintenance Manual (PDF file).
Enjoy.

You can't take the 'standard' RAM out, is is soldered onto the motherboard.
But you can put in a 2GB RAM module (DDR2-4200 or DDR2-5300).
You would have physical 2.5GB, but usable only 2GB.

http://forum.thinkpads.com/viewtopic.ph ... 1&start=30

[benelux]

Thank you RealBlackStuff for your anser.

You can't take the 'standard' RAM out, is is soldered onto the motherboard.

This is what I thought, so no need to look further.
Upgrading the RAM with a new module is a piece of cake.

Best regards

Tom