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I have a X61t and only had 1GB memory. A few months ago I added another 1GB and realized that I should have probably gotten 2. So, after these past few months, I ordered another 1GB...Oooops. Problem is, I needed to actually have ordered 2GB initially now that I know there was only 1 empty slot available for memory.

Does anyone know if Newegg, where I bought this from, would take back my newly purchased memory even though I opened it already (yes, stupid I know, but my anxiousness to add it overcame me and realized when I opened the back of my thinkpad that there was not more slots) if I replace it with 2GB? I also realize I'll have to take the other memory stick I just had gotten out as well but it's worth it to me. I'm adding more and more stuff and just need it.

One other thing...If I wanted to go up to 4 GB, can I remove BOTH my current memory without it affecting my system at all?

Thanks for the help.

Yes, newegg will take it back, they charge some sort of fee though.

aaa wrote:Yes, newegg will take it back, they charge some sort of fee though.

thank you aaa....will removing all my current memory including installed memory that came with my machine, and replacing it with 2 2GB memory sticks affect me at all? Thanks

No, you can add 2 x 2GB with no problem. You'll have to run a 64bit OS to use anything more than 3GB though. Contact Newegg and explain to them you want to buy 2 x 2GB and return 1 x 1GB opened, they may waive the restocking fee based on the fact that you are ordering more merchandise.

Harryc wrote:No, you can add 2 x 2GB with no problem. You'll have to run a 64bit OS to use anything more than 3GB though. Contact Newegg and explain to them you want to buy 2 x 2GB and return 1 x 1GB opened, they may waive the restocking fee based on the fact that you are ordering more merchandise.

X60t only supports 3GB (actually about 3.3GB) even with a 64-bit OS.

Given how cheap 1GB memory modules are, it may not be worth the time/trouble to return your 1GB. Get one 2GB module, and call it good.

mfbernstein wrote:
X60t only supports 3GB (actually about 3.3GB) even with a 64-bit OS.

The OP has an X61T.

Supports up to 4GB maximum memory

Thanks to everyone for the help.

I'm returning the 1GB and getting the 2GB which will bring me up to 3GB total and since I'm running Windows XP that's all I guess I can use. I'm assuming that it does not matter which memory stick I remove since they are both 1GB currently.

Thanks again everyone.