Why didn't my new RAM work (T400)?

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Why didn't my new RAM work (T400)?

#1 Post by Oro » Mon Jun 26, 2017 11:53 pm

I purchased a 4GB Samsung DIMM to upgrade the memory in my T400.

I did some research and saw that they could sometimes be finicky so I ordered a PC3 2-Row, Samsung 12800.

I received a PC3L and it was 1 row. Is that likely the reason? Likely the 1 row issue, or also the low-voltage? What do I need them to send me to make sure it will be compatible?

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Re: Why didn't my new RAM work (T400)?

#2 Post by CASPER » Tue Jun 27, 2017 2:38 am

Yes, the 1 row is the issue, I've read about people having problems with 1Rx8 DIMM's in T500's, T400's, etc. I think that low voltage module will work fine as they are capable of running both standard voltage (which T400 requires) or low voltage. I think I put low voltage modules in my T500 and it works without single problem. What you need is 2Rx8 module.
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