topic helpppme in PCs & Accessories

I want to upgrade ram on my sony vaio

Jammy100 — Sat, 10 Aug 2013 14:15:08 GMT

I want an aditional 4GB of ram for my Sony Vaio S13 but i'm not sure which ones would be compatible, or do i just buy any?

Re: I want to upgrade ram on my sony vaio

jumpsuit — Sat, 10 Aug 2013 16:38:32 GMT

Hi Jammy100 and welcome to the community

If you run this scanner from Crucial, it will scan your system and tell you exactly what you need.

Crucial are a reputable company and several of us have used them before with no problems.

The scanner is safe

Re: I want to upgrade ram on my sony vaio

Jammy101 — Sat, 10 Aug 2013 17:11:17 GMT

um, when i run the scanner it just opens a notpad file that looks like this: http://s12.postimg.org/vvinuws4d/*****.png

what does that mean?

helpppme

amergstar — Sat, 10 Aug 2013 17:35:17 GMT

jumpsuit can you please help me i got a sony vaio VPCJ21L0E all in one pc. and i tryed updating the graphics driver i get this error

A customized computer manufacturer driver is installed on your computer. The Intel Driver Update Utility is not able to update the driver. Installing a generic Intel driver instead of the customized computer manufacturer driver may cause technical issues. Contact yourcomputer manufacturer for the latest driver for your computer.

help please.

Re: helpppme

Jammy101 — Sat, 10 Aug 2013 17:39:20 GMT

hey hey hey! get your own thread buddy!

Re: helpppme

amergstar — Sat, 10 Aug 2013 17:46:36 GMT

im truly sorry i didnt no how to create one but ive created one now

Re: I want to upgrade ram on my sony vaio

jumpsuit — Sat, 10 Aug 2013 17:48:23 GMT

Hi again all

@ Jammy100 Curses! My apologies, I had forgotten Windows 8 is a 'locked down' system and doesn't like people trying to run exe. files (I don't use it - my desktop cries if I do.)

Have a look here and just insert manufacturer, model etc and it will tell you what is compatible and prices.

There is room for us all in these threads lol.

Hi amergstar - I will post back shortly, just exercising my brain a little.

Re: I want to upgrade ram on my sony vaio

amergstar — Sat, 10 Aug 2013 17:47:58 GMT

ok ty

Re: I want to upgrade ram on my sony vaio

jumpsuit — Sat, 10 Aug 2013 18:06:36 GMT

Have pm'ed you amergstar

Re: I want to upgrade ram on my sony vaio

amergstar — Sat, 10 Aug 2013 19:27:07 GMT

what does pm mean?

pm received - jumpsuit

Re: I want to upgrade ram on my sony vaio

Jammy101 — Sat, 10 Aug 2013 18:42:54 GMT

U see i get really confused with these drop down menu things, for example selecting the "Product Line", how do i know exactly which one is mine? theres hundreds of different selections on that list, which one corresponds to Sony Vaio S13, cause thats all i know about my laptop. I Also dont know how to find the "Model Number", i've looked around my laptop to find a code that looks simlar to anything on that list but i cant find it. plz help.

Re: I want to upgrade ram on my sony vaio

Blencogo — Sat, 10 Aug 2013 21:08:50 GMT

Hi Jammy101.

We are going to need the model number.

You will find the model in one of the following places: -

1. On the screen surround when open - usually bottom-right.

2. In Vaio Control Centre -> System Information

3. On the original box

It will probably start SVS13*****. if it was bought 2013 it will start SVS1313***, if bought in 2012 it will start SVS1312***

As a last resort, give us the age of your Vaio and as much about your Vaio as possible.

:smileyconfused:.

Re: I want to upgrade ram on my sony vaio

Jammy101 — Sat, 10 Aug 2013 22:34:48 GMT

I think i've found it underneath my laptop.

Model Number: SVS1313C5E

Re: I want to upgrade ram on my sony vaio

Jammy101 — Sun, 11 Aug 2013 17:08:50 GMT

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Re: I want to upgrade ram on my sony vaio

Blencogo — Sun, 11 Aug 2013 20:51:51 GMT

Hi Jammy101,

Your model was available in various configurations - it is a CTO Model (configured to order), so we cannot tell how much RAM you have already fitted. This model has 4GB fixed memory and you can add one 2GB, 4GB or 8GB module up to a maximum of 12GB.

Your model uses the following memory: -

204-pin SODIMM, DDR3 PC3-10600 memory module

It will be best to find out what you have already before buying another module.

On the Start Screen, click on 'Control Panel'. On the next screen choose 'More Options' at the bottom of the list on the left of the screen. When the Control Panel opens choose 'System'. Under the system information, you will see the amount of installed memory (RAM).

When you know what you have installed, you can then decide if you need an upgrade.

I must admit I am surprised that you don't know what is fitted - did you not order the Vaio yourself?

Re: I want to upgrade ram on my sony vaio

Jammy101 — Sun, 11 Aug 2013 21:44:20 GMT

ok thanks. so i was about to order this stick of ram from Crucial that fits my specs:

http://www.crucial.com/uk/store/partspecs.aspx?IMODULE=CT51264BF1339

but i noticed in the image that the loaction of the notch on the chip doesnt correspond to where the gap would be on my laptop, its on the right hand side in that image but on my laptop its on the left, is this just the default view for the images or is the ram actually like that in real life. cause if it is then i'm screwed cuz all the ram on the site are like that.

Re: I want to upgrade ram on my sony vaio

Blencogo — Sun, 11 Aug 2013 23:17:06 GMT

I think CT4253118 is the one you need: -

http://www.crucial.com/uk/store/mpartspecs.aspx?mtbpoid=96162895A5CA7304

It should fit OK - just imagine that you are looking at the module from the back!!!

Re: I want to upgrade ram on my sony vaio

Jammy101 — Mon, 12 Aug 2013 00:05:22 GMT

alright thanks man. i just ordered it.

Re: I want to upgrade ram on my sony vaio

jumpsuit — Mon, 12 Aug 2013 08:51:46 GMT

Thanks Blencogo - glad you got it sorted Jammy101.