Max memory upgrade for HP 8510W

[phillock]

Hi guys, my question is can I upgrade my 8510W from 4GB (the HP recommended max) to an 8GB machine by swapping out with 2x4GB memory sticks. If so, can you recommend where I can find the memory sticks.

many thanks

phil

[NonSequitur777 · Accepted solution]

@phillock,

Welcome to our HP User Forum!

Yes, you can increase the RAM in your HP Compaq 8510w Mobile Workstation according to: http://h10032.www1.hp.com/ctg/Manual/c02496888.pdf and: https://www.crucial.com/compatible-upgrade-for/hp---compaq/business-notebook-8510w-mobile-workstatio..., to 2 x 4GB of DDR2 PC2-6400, 800 MHz, Non-EEC, Unbuffered, SODIMM, 200-pin RAM.

The least expensive 2 x 4GB DDR2 RAM option I could find online is on eBay, priced at $74.99 -here: US 8GB 2x4GB PC2-6400S DDR2 800Mhz 200Pin Unbuffered SODIMM Laptop Memory Module | eBay.

Hope this was helpful.

Kind Regards,

NonSequitur777

[phillock]

Thx nonsequitur777 for your quick response and advice.  I have two questions for you. Presently I am running 2x2GB  PC2-5300S.. Is it liable to be a compatibility issue with the motherboard if I run the PC2-6400? This question relates to my second question as I will need to source the RA\M from, most likely the US, whereas I am in Australia and not every eBay body ships to Australia.

Once again many thanks for the quick advice.

phil

[NonSequitur777]

@phillock,

Then you'll have to look into an eBay-Australia purchase alternative such as this one: 8GB 2x4GB PC2-6400 DDR2-800MHZ 200PIN Memory For HP/Compaq Pavilion dv6 dv7 dv5 | eBay.

Kind Regards,

NonSequitur777