9.3.1.5 Lab – Research Laptop RAM Answers

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9.3.1.5 Lab – Research Laptop RAM Answers

Lab – Research Laptop RAM (Answers Version)

In this lab, you will use the Internet, newspaper, or a local store to gather information about expansion memory for a laptop.

Answers Note: You may choose another laptop to research. The answers below are specific Lenovo T440p.

1. Research the manufacturer specifications for the memory in a laptop. List the specifications in the table below:
   

   Memory Specifications	Laptop Expansion Memory
   Form Factor	SODIMM
   Type	DDR3
   Size (GB)	16 GB maximum
   Manufacturer	Lenovo
   Speed	1600 MHz
   Slots	2

2. Shop around, and in the table below list the features and costs for expansion memory for a laptop.
   

   Memory Specifications	Expansion Memory
   Form Factor	SODIMM
   Type	DDR3
   Size (GB)	8 GB
   Manufacturer	Kingston
   Speed	1600 MHz
   Retail Cost	$50

3. In your research, did you find any reason to select a particular type of expansion memory over another?_______________________________________________________________________________________
   _______________________________________________________________________________________
   Answers will vary based on price, warranty, and preference.
4. Is the new expansion memory compatible with the existing memory installed in the laptop? Why is this important?_______________________________________________________________________________________
   _______________________________________________________________________________________
   Yes. If the expansion memory speed is less than the manufacturer’s specifications, the laptop may not work at its optimal performance, and may crash the system.