R51 Ram question

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R51 Ram question

#1 Post by sentosa » Tue Apr 07, 2009 8:02 am

Can i use the ram out of a R52 thinkpad in my R51 laptop. Thanks everyone :(

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Re: R51 Ram question

#2 Post by ajkula66 » Tue Apr 07, 2009 9:23 am

No, it won't even physically fit, and if you manage to force it in you'll fry the machine once you push the "power" button.
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Re: R51 Ram question

#3 Post by Harryc » Tue Apr 07, 2009 10:52 am

You need PC2700 for an R51. The R52 uses PC2-4200. As George stated they are not compatible.

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