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‎04-13-2021 06:15 AM - edited ‎04-13-2021 06:17 AM

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Product: Elitebook 840 G1
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 (64-bit)

Hi I am Using Hp elitebook 840g1 laptop i want to add a new ram . my old ram is 4GB 1Rx8 PC3l-12800S . i want to add another 8GB ram in second slot. is there anything that should keep in mind during upgrading mean 1rx8 etc actually i want to make it 12GB 8+4 . is it ok ?

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‎04-13-2021 06:20 AM

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Hi,

Yes you can insert an extra 8GB module (max 16GB)

You need DDR3L 1600MHz RAM. Important o get DDR3L and not DDR3

Example

https://www.crucial.com/compatible-upgrade-for/hp---compaq/elitebook-840-g1

 

Hope it helps,

David

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‎04-13-2021 06:20 AM

HP Recommended

Hi,

Yes you can insert an extra 8GB module (max 16GB)

You need DDR3L 1600MHz RAM. Important o get DDR3L and not DDR3

Example

https://www.crucial.com/compatible-upgrade-for/hp---compaq/elitebook-840-g1

 

Hope it helps,

David

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Please click on accept as solution if answered your question

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