IT guru's, I need your help

[Mgderf]

I have a Lenovo Ideapad 320 that has a lowly 4GB of RAM.
Can this model of laptop be upgraded with larger memory?

 

[Cameramonkey]

At first glance it looks like a clear case of "it depends."

THis is good memory. just gotta find your exact model.

https://www.kingston.com/us/memory/search/systemdevices?ktc_campaign=&makeOrModel=Lenovo+Ideapad+320

 

[Mgderf]

Looks like I have the Ideapad 320 model 151AP

 

[zer0day]

Upon some quick googling I found that your laptop has DDR3L-PC3L-12800-1600MHz-SODIMM memory. It states you have one slot of memory and could upgrade it to 8GB. I'd suggest Tiger Direct or Frye's online for a deal. eBay is spotty on buying RAM.
A quick YouTube search will get you a "how to" on performing the operation. It's about a 2 on the difficulty scale of 1-10.
Heres the link I found the info on.
https://www.memorystock.com/memory/...e Laptop has 1 slot,per slot for your Laptop.

 

[Mgderf]

Upon some quick googling I found that your laptop has DDR3L-PC3L-12800-1600MHz-SODIMM memory. It states you have one slot of memory and could upgrade it to 8GB. I'd suggest Tiger Direct or Frye's online for a deal. eBay is spotty on buying RAM.
A quick YouTube search will get you a "how to" on performing the operation. It's about a 2 on the difficulty scale of 1-10.
Heres the link I found the info on.
https://www.memorystock.com/memory/...e Laptop has 1 slot,per slot for your Laptop.

Ingo is a great source for info.
Thanks

 

[Snapdragon]

I just replaced the RAM in my laptop. I got a great deal on Amazon. $17.99 w/free shipping as opposed to $23 from big box electronics. I have a Dell, and replacement was a very simple DIY. Not sure how different a Lenovo is.

Edited to add that's the same type of memory that I got, except I was upgrading from 2GB to 4GB (that's the max that my little Dell will take.)

My next project is upgrading the hard drive from (get this) 30GB to 500GB. Picked up a hard drive on Amazon for about $22.

 

[db308]

The crucial memory scanner will show you what your options are, and what memory is compatible.
You can buy for less $$ elsewhere.

https://www.crucial.com/store/systemscanner

I have a Lenovo Ideapad 320 that has a lowly 4GB of RAM.
Can this model of laptop be upgraded with larger memory?

 

[Snapdragon]

Oh, and if you DIY, search Youtube. There will probably be at least 2-3 different how-to videos.

 

[PistolBob]

You will have to pull the 4GB module and replace it with an 8GB module.

 

[WebSnyper]

The crucial memory scanner will show you what your options are, and what memory is compatible.
You can buy for less $$ elsewhere.

https://www.crucial.com/store/systemscanner

Crucial scanner is what I have used in the past. Seems to work very well.

 

[cburnworth]

It also depends on where the existing memory module is & how easy it is to get too. Some are easily to get from the bottom of the laptop & others are under the keyboard. As far as a scanner , crucial online scanner is the way to go.

 

[Mgderf]

Thanks to all of the Ingo help and encouragement, I found, ordered, and installed the memory upgrade for my Lenovo Idea Pad 320 on my own.
I cannot believe the difference in performance, and for only $38 and change.

It's almost like having a new laptop.
Thanks again Ingo!