Where Can I Buy More Memory For My Laptop?!

[alannm37]

Hi Everyone,

I'm looking to buy more RAM for my laptop, my exact laptop is this: http/www.dabs.ie/products/lenovo-b5400-intel-core-i5-4200m-4gb-1tb-15-6--windows-7-professional-64-bit-99XY.html?refs=54590000-499620000&src=3

I have no idea where to buy some more or what to look for. So if anyone could guide me to the right memory for my laptop, I would appreciate it. Thanks.

 

[Ra_V_en]

Hi Everyone,

I'm looking to buy more RAM for my laptop, my exact laptop is this: http/www.dabs.ie/products/lenovo-b5400-intel-core-i5-4200m-4gb-1tb-15-6--windows-7-professional-64-bit-99XY.html?refs=54590000-499620000&src=3

I have no idea where to buy some more or what to look for. So if anyone could guide me to the right memory for my laptop, I would appreciate it. Thanks.

Amazon

First of all you need to unscrew the bottom of the laptop and check if u have any free slot.
Then you would have to check the memory module model for example using cpu-z or hwinfo, then you would have to search for similar module you have installed already. The last step is generally recommended but at my 3 laptops actually Ive just took same size of module of totally different brands and it was working flawlessly.

 

[ABagOfFritos]

http/www.newegg.com/global/uk

Or more specifically: http/www.newegg.com/global/uk/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=100053713%204121%20600006178%20600000410&IsNodeId=1&name=DDR3%201600%20%28PC3%2012800%29&SpeTabStoreType=270

 

[makkem]

Hi
If you like Dabs then go onto the components and storage tab,click on memory then use one of the configurators at the top of the page to find out what memory you need.

 

[orlbuckeye]

Well when I buy memory I goto www.Crucial.com. It has a nice online app that tells you what kind of memory your model needs. I look at Newegg or Tiger Direct for the type listed on crucial because I might get another brand cheaper. Because the old Comp USA stores in Orlando were purchased by the Tiger Direct parent company and the there are 2 retail stores in Orlando i usually just purchase them when I visit. But you can order from both Newegg and TD online.

 

[alannm37]

Hi Everyone,

I'm looking to buy more RAM for my laptop, my exact laptop is this: http/www.dabs.ie/products/lenovo-b5400-intel-core-i5-4200m-4gb-1tb-15-6--windows-7-professional-64-bit-99XY.html?refs=54590000-499620000&src=3

I have no idea where to buy some more or what to look for. So if anyone could guide me to the right memory for my laptop, I would appreciate it. Thanks.

Amazon

First of all you need to unscrew the bottom of the laptop and check if u have any free slot.
Then you would have to check the memory module model for example using cpu-z or hwinfo, then you would have to search for similar module you have installed already. The last step is generally recommended but at my 3 laptops actually Ive just took same size of module of totally different brands and it was working flawlessly.

Okay so I don't feel opening up the laptop unless I actually have some extra Memory in my hand waiting to be installed. So I used HWInfo and here is the best details I could come up with, which ones am I supposed to be looking at?

Screenshot of Memory Details: http/i.cubeupload.com/z3aj6b.png

I will be using Dabs.ie to buy the memory, so if you could relate my details in the screenshot to a piece of 4GB memory on Dabs.ie that would be suitable, then please link me to that

 

[Ra_V_en]

Good call with that HWinfo... if u are curious enough, for the furtherer usage (maybe u will need it some day):
Service Manual

Getting same module will be really hard to find:

DABS
Here is something that should at least be brand related, obviously they are taking some premium over typical RAM but at least you can send it back saying you sold me Leveno compatible module and its not working.

Few years ago i simply went on ebay and took cheapest Kingston with the same speed and similar timing, its working till now. Obviously the original module was some XXX brand so matching was like impossible. I'd show u some Kingston alternative but i guess i shouldn't recommend test N trial method in this scenario, 20 pounds from that price could be cut tho.

 

[alannm37]

Good call with that HWinfo... if u are curious enough, for the furtherer usage (maybe u will need it some day):
Service Manual

Getting same module will be really hard to find:

DABS
Here is something that should at least be brand related, obviously they are taking some premium over typical RAM but at least you can send it back saying you sold me Leveno compatible module and its not working.

Few years ago i simply went on ebay and took cheapest Kingston with the same speed and similar timing, its working till now. Obviously the original module was some XXX brand so matching was like impossible. I'd show u some Kingston alternative but i guess i shouldn't recommend test N trial method in this scenario, 20 pounds from that price could be cut tho.

Thanks for that

Do the brands have to match? I based the information from the Dabs link you provided and did a search for similar products: http/www.dabs.ie/products/crucial-4gb-ddr3-1600-mt-s--pc3-12800--cl11-sodimm-204pin-1--8B8X.html?refs=419490000-468490000&catid=15032&src=3

 

[Ra_V_en]

Good call with that HWinfo... if u are curious enough, for the furtherer usage (maybe u will need it some day):
Service Manual

Getting same module will be really hard to find:

DABS
Here is something that should at least be brand related, obviously they are taking some premium over typical RAM but at least you can send it back saying you sold me Leveno compatible module and its not working.

Few years ago i simply went on ebay and took cheapest Kingston with the same speed and similar timing, its working till now. Obviously the original module was some XXX brand so matching was like impossible. I'd show u some Kingston alternative but i guess i shouldn't recommend test N trial method in this scenario, 20 pounds from that price could be cut tho.

Thanks for that

Do the brands have to match? I based the information from the Dabs link you provided and did a search for similar products: http/www.dabs.ie/products/crucial-4gb-ddr3-1600-mt-s--pc3-12800--cl11-sodimm-204pin-1--8B8X.html?refs=419490000-468490000&catid=15032&src=3

Yeah same as http/www.dabs.ie/products/kingston-4gb-1600mhz-ddr3l-non-ecc-cl11-memory-module-92L0.html?catid=15032&src=3

4GB @1600Mhz @CL11 @ 1.35V, any similar module will 99% do. The concern is always that 1%, just be sure you have possibility for return.