S10-3s 2GB Memory Upgrade didnt work in Lenovo U and S Series Laptops https://forums.lenovo.com/t5/Lenovo-U-and-S-Series-Laptops/S10-3-Ram-issue-S10-3s-2GB-Memory-Upgrade-didnt-work/m-p/246698 Lenovo U and S Series Laptops topics Mon, 03 May 2010 10:59:23 +0000 ll02_en <![CDATA[ S10-3s 2GB Memory Upgrade didnt work ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1282/246698/228441 I have purchased Lenovo Ideapad S10-3s with 1 GB DDR2 RAM,  the performance of the unit is quite unsatisfied even with Windows 7 Starter. So i planned to upgrade the RAM from 1GB to 2GB and hope the performance can be improved. However, i find out that there is no access panel in the bottom ]]> Mon, 03 May 2010 10:59:23 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1282/246698/228441 kenwokin <![CDATA[ Re: S10-3 2GB Memory Upgrade ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1282/246698/228649 a question many have asked and it has been asnwered many times: see here

http://forums.lenovo.com/t5/IdeaPad-S-series-Netbooks/Memor ]]> Mon, 03 May 2010 23:39:01 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1282/246698/228649 lgsshedden <![CDATA[ Re: S10-3 2GB Memory Upgrade ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1282/246698/228676 see this tutorial

http://www.lenovos103t.com/2010/03/tip-no-1-upgrade-your-ram-memory.html

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Tue, 04 May 2010 04:22:33 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1282/246698/228676 lgsshedden
<![CDATA[ Re: S10-3s Ram upgarding problem ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1282/246698/228683  


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However, i find out that there is no access panel in the bottom of the unit so i can't upgrage the memory in an easy way.


 

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Moderator Note; e-mail address removed. Posting an e-mail address is inviting spam, better to use ]]> Wed, 07 Jul 2010 14:40:38 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1282/246698/245996 hockaun <![CDATA[ ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1282/246698/246698 Hi,

 

I'm having trouble figuring out what kind of RAM to buy to upgrade my S10-3 (type 0647-2AU).  I bought a 2GB 800MHz DDR2 Non-ECC CL5 SODIMM  (Kingston KVR800D2S5/2G).  Unfortuantely, it doesn't fit - the notch is in the wrong place. I'm not an expert on RAM ]]> Fri, 09 Jul 2010 21:17:03 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1282/246698/246698 jsch <![CDATA[ Re: S10-3 Ram issue ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1282/246698/246725 According to Lenovo's website info PC2-5300 DDR2 / DDR3 SDRAM 667MHz is listed, not 800MHz.

Kingston part # is Intel Atom CPU N4xx 

Intel Atom N450 Max M ]]> Sat, 10 Jul 2010 12:04:44 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1282/246698/246829 KalvinKlein <![CDATA[ Re: S10-3 Ram issue ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1282/246698/246845 Thanks for your help. It turns out that my machine takes DDR3 667Mhz (PC3-10700H) memory. (At least that what system information tells me.) I'll try that.

 

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Sat, 10 Jul 2010 13:29:20 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1282/246698/246845 jsch
<![CDATA[ Re: S10-3 Ram issue ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1282/246698/246910 Let us know if that solves the problem. It should, as that is what your system reports as the correct type of memory. The first slot is the original RAM reporting to you it's type, speed, etc. Going by that, I would think, is the best answer for finding the correct RAM for your system.

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Sat, 10 Jul 2010 18:57:25 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1282/246698/246910 werdna
<![CDATA[ S10-3s 2GB Memory Upgrade didnt work ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1282/246698/246970 I upgraded to 2GB Kingston KVR1333D3S9/2G.  It is a PC3-106000 SODIMM, similar to the Samsung module that comes with my S10-3S.  Unfortunately, my S10-3S only shows blank screen when powered up.  Any idea if Kingston is compatible with S10-3S?

 

Thanks in advance ]]> Sun, 11 Jul 2010 01:54:40 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1282/246698/246970 kjloh <![CDATA[ Re: S10-3 Ram issue ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1282/246698/247995 I am dealing with the same issue as jsch but don't have the knowledge about computers that he does. I would like to follow the suggestion by werdna but I don't know what "LLT" is any guidance would be appreciated.

 

Bob

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Wed, 14 Jul 2010 18:58:48 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1282/246698/247995 strawcuter
<![CDATA[ Re: S10-3 Ram issue ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1282/246698/248000 Hi Strawcuter,

 

LTT is Lenovo Thinkvantage Toolbox.

 

click on Start > Programs > Thinkvantage and select Lenovo Thinkvantage Toolbox. It may take a momment to scan your system. Once done follow the instructions I layed out in the post above.

 

If you do ]]> Wed, 14 Jul 2010 19:08:09 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1282/246698/248000 werdna <![CDATA[ Re: S10-3 Ram issue ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1282/246698/248054 Hi there, CPU-Z shows quick all needed information cpuid.com downloads

 

sincerely KalvinKlein

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Wed, 14 Jul 2010 21:51:48 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1282/246698/248054 KalvinKlein
<![CDATA[ Re: S10-3 Ram issue ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1282/246698/248128 wrdna, thank you very much. I have downloaded Thinkvantage and will look for information about my memory tomorrow. It's after 10:00 pm and I need to get to bed. Again thank you for your help. I think that I will be able to talk with folks with some degree of intelligence about what I need to upgr ]]> Thu, 15 Jul 2010 03:00:20 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1282/246698/248128 strawcuter <![CDATA[ Re: S10-3 Ram issue ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1282/246698/248695 WRDNA, i opened LTT and followed your instructions instructions. I gues that the version of LTT that I have must be different than yours. All I got was that I have 1gb of memory and have 1 remaining dimm slot. There was no detail about the memory that I have. This has certainly been a learning ex ]]> Fri, 16 Jul 2010 21:52:24 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1282/246698/248695 strawcuter <![CDATA[ Re: S10-3s 2GB Memory Upgrade didnt work ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1282/246698/248788 I have the same problem. I put in a 2gb ddr3 1066 ram but blank screen. But it seems bios also locked and cannot change memory settings. looks like have to stick with 1gb ram.

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Sat, 17 Jul 2010 08:29:37 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1282/246698/248788 hockaun
<![CDATA[ Re: S10-3s 2GB Memory Upgrade didnt work ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1282/246698/249002 Hi, Ahsiu! Can you send the pictures and guide on how to upgrade ram for me? Thanks!

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Sun, 18 Jul 2010 09:19:00 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1282/246698/249002 hunter39
<![CDATA[ Re: S10-3s 2GB Memory Upgrade didnt work ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1282/246698/249095  


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I upgraded to 2GB Kingston KVR1333D3S9/2G.  It is a PC3-106000 SODIMM, similar to the Samsung module that comes with my S10-3S.  Unfortunately, my S10-3S only shows blank screen when powered up.  Any idea ]]> Sun, 18 Jul 2010 21:06:53 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1282/246698/249095 tulisan <![CDATA[ Re: S10-3s 2GB Memory Upgrade ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1282/246698/249137 The version that is available in Singapore accepts DDR3 only. The RAM that is pre-installed is 1GB Samsung DDR3 1333. I managed to get one piece of 2GB Samsung DDR3 1066, and it works too. It seems that S10-3S is quite particular about the memory module. Kingston is definitely no, no.

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wrote:

Hi, Ahsiu! Can you send the pictures and guide on how to upgrade ram for me? Thanks!


 

Hi Hunter39,

 

1. Remove the battery

2. Remove all screw at the bo ]]> Mon, 19 Jul 2010 03:51:11 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1282/246698/249139 kjloh <![CDATA[ Re: S10-3s 2GB Memory Upgrade didnt work ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1282/246698/249622 Hi...would you know to get samsung ram. most shops in sim lim only sell kingston ram.

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Tue, 20 Jul 2010 15:01:46 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1282/246698/249622 hockaun
<![CDATA[ Re: S10-3s 2GB Memory Upgrade didnt work ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1282/246698/249776 U may have to check the shops selling 2nd hand parts and laptop repair service.   I got mine at #04-02B. 


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Hi...would you know to get samsung ram. most shops in sim lim only sell kingston ram.


Wed, 21 Jul 2010 01:53:52 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1282/246698/249776 kjloh <![CDATA[ Re: S10-3s 2GB Memory Upgrade didnt work ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1282/246698/249900 thanks...i will go check it out.

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Wed, 21 Jul 2010 14:11:19 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1282/246698/249900 hockaun
<![CDATA[ Re: S10-3s 2GB Memory Upgrade didnt work ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1282/246698/250561 Since we're talking about this specific model I was wondering if anyone can let me know which 2GB RAM is compatible as I've read the other threads on RAM but it seems that our model is using DDR3 with 1333MHz. I tried a local mall and try every single RAM they have (Cosair n Kingston) but none of ]]> Fri, 23 Jul 2010 13:41:17 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1282/246698/250561 behyc <![CDATA[ S10-3s 2GB Memory Upgrade didnt work ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1282/246698/250811 Hi there this memory will working  not working  DDR 3 Memory&nbs ]]> Fri, 23 Jul 2010 20:15:50 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1282/246698/250811 KalvinKlein <![CDATA[ Re: S10-3s 2GB Memory Upgrade didnt work ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1282/246698/250975 Thanks for replying...Does this mean none of the 2GB RAM works? I didn't get to run the application recommended as I'm running ubuntu OS while waiting for a 2GB RAM compatibility solution for my case...:(

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Sat, 24 Jul 2010 03:28:26 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1282/246698/250975 behyc
<![CDATA[ Re: S10-3s 2GB Memory Upgrade didnt work ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1282/246698/251169 Update Information:

he (Owner of S10-3s) changed / upgraded succesfully at least with 2GB S0-Dimm DDR3 Samsung 10600 memory (taken from his mac :) and  the not correct running 2GB kingston module (with no black screen , but makes OS install impossible) runs well in the mac instea ]]> Sat, 24 Jul 2010 12:35:39 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1282/246698/251169 KalvinKlein <![CDATA[ Re: S10-3s 2GB Memory Upgrade didnt work ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1282/246698/251195 Thanks KalvinKlien. I believe most of the shops are carrying Kingston and Cosair as for Samsung it'll be tough. It'll be finding a needle in a haysack.

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Sat, 24 Jul 2010 13:39:59 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1282/246698/251195 behyc
<![CDATA[ Re: S10-3s 2GB Memory Upgrade didnt work ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1282/246698/251509 I'm not sure but have anyone used the Kingston 2GB RAM ( wrote:

Since we're talking about this specific model I was wondering if anyone can let me know which 2GB RAM is compatible as I've read the other threads on RAM but it seems that our model is using DDR3 with 1333MHz. I tried a ]]> Mon, 26 Jul 2010 02:26:24 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1282/246698/251885 kjloh <![CDATA[ Re: S10-3 Ram issue ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1282/246698/252697 Hi,

 

To figure out what kind of Ram I have, I used a useful freeware program called system information. (You can find it via google.) It is what told me that I have DDR3 667Mhz (PC3-10700H) memory.

 

I tried a 204-pin DDR3 so-dimm 10600 2GB memory card (Kingston KVR1333D3 ]]> Tue, 27 Jul 2010 02:46:14 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1282/246698/252697 jsch <![CDATA[ Re: S10-3s 2GB Memory Upgrade didnt work ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1282/246698/252747  


wrote:

 


wrote:

Hi, Ahsiu! Can you send the pictures and guide on how to upgrade ram for me? Thanks!


 

Hi Hunter39, Tue, 27 Jul 2010 04:47:07 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1282/246698/252747 hunter39 <![CDATA[ Re: S10-3s 2GB Memory Upgrade didnt work ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1282/246698/252931 My S10-3s with Atom N475, DDR3 can not run after upgrading to 2GB DDR3, i did try kingston and visipro, it was blank after booting.

Please, help me to solve this problem ... anyone ...

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i have s10-3s atom N475, ddr3 ...

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Tue, 27 Jul 2010 13:53:22 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1282/246698/252935 wchen
<![CDATA[ Re: S10-3 / S10-3s 2GB Memory Upgrade didnt work ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1282/246698/253539 Hi All,

Thanks to the moderator, KlavinKlein pointed this out.

According to your experience, it seems like it has RAM compatibility issue, and i would like to know more about the situation.

Do you mind to share your machine info? I'll try to get someone to look in ]]>
Wed, 28 Jul 2010 06:24:35 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1282/246698/253539 Cleo_Lenovo
<![CDATA[ Re: S10-3s 2GB Memory Upgrade didnt work ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1282/246698/253597 wchen, have you tried kingston KTL-TP3BS/2G? From the Kingston website it seems that that's the only one which is compatible to the s10-3 Atom N475 (glossy lid). I have the same version but searching for this particular RAM from lots of stores but unavailable...:(

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Wed, 28 Jul 2010 09:49:18 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1282/246698/253597 behyc
<![CDATA[ Re: S10-3s 2GB Memory Upgrade didnt work ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1282/246698/253601 I was wondering if anyone could guide/tell me if the standard RAM comes with 1GB 1033MHz and if I'd like to upgrade to 1066MHz will it work? Specifically for s10-3 Atom N455 (glossy lid).

 

Just weird Lenovo would want to minimize the specs/ram that consumer could purchase from ]]> Wed, 28 Jul 2010 10:25:08 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1282/246698/253601 behyc <![CDATA[ Re: S10-3 / S10-3s 2GB Memory Upgrade didnt work ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1282/246698/254169 Hi behyc,

Understand that you are have the same issue, do you mind to share with me the info and i'll get someone to check it out ? It would help us to understand the situation better.