topic Re: how do i do a memory upgrade in PCs & Accessories

how do i do a memory upgrade

paul176 — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 22:03:26 GMT

i own a VGN-BX61VN and want to upgrade my memory to 4gb but the online manual here > http://support.vaio.sony.co.uk/tutorials/memory/memory.asp?site=voe_en_GB_cons. only shows how to remove 1 slot is the other under the keyboard ? if so how do i remove it
any help would be great! ty. paul...

Re: how do i do a memory upgrade

Blencogo — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 22:12:36 GMT

Hi Paul,

No, there are two slots and two memory modules under the cover on the bottom of your Vaio.

Re: how do i do a memory upgrade

paul176 — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 22:29:24 GMT

ive looked there is only 1 slot under that panel 😞 http://img185.imageshack.us/my.php?image=image010kx9.jpg

Re: how do i do a memory upgrade

ProperBritish — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 23:50:05 GMT

remove the .th from the address for that picture to link it to the fullsize pic.

But yes, there is only one slot, so you're only going to get a max of 2GB in there. unless another piece is under another cover. Though that'd be just odd design

Re: how do i do a memory upgrade

Thalamus. — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 12:27:25 GMT

Hi Paul,

according to the BX61VN specifications your Vaio is only able to support a maximum of 2GB of RAM..

You can view the BX61VN specs using the following link: BX61VN specifications

Re: how do i do a memory upgrade

paul176 — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 15:54:30 GMT

so why does mine say i have 2 memory banks and the 1 i have looked at says 1gb and my laptop has 2gb there is another stick some place :s

Re: how do i do a memory upgrade

Blencogo — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 18:38:52 GMT

Hi Paul,

Sony have obviously changed the design for the BX61.

There is no explanation in the User Guide or the Specifications.

I have asked Sony to let us know where the second module is and if it is replaceable. We will probably not hear from Sony before next week.

Re: how do i do a memory upgrade

paul176 — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 18:54:42 GMT

i can wait till then :smileygrin: