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model # M7-j120dx  has 8gb of ram - want to upgrade to 16gb.  Can I and do I need 2x8gb?  Thanks

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Yes you can and yes you do. 

 

Specs say your 8 gigs is 2 x 4 gig modules. The memory is DDR3L-1600 SO-DIMM like this:

 

8-GB 693374-001

 

https://www.amazon.com/Samsung-PC3L-12800-DDR3L-204-Pin-M471b1g73bh0-yk0/dp/B00J8U549K/ref=sr_1_2?ie...

 

You have an easy access panel on the bottom of the laptop so you can reach the RAM slots and replace the 2 x 4 with 2 x 8.

 

Post back with any questions and please accept as solution if its the info you needed. 

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Yes you can and yes you do. 

 

Specs say your 8 gigs is 2 x 4 gig modules. The memory is DDR3L-1600 SO-DIMM like this:

 

8-GB 693374-001

 

https://www.amazon.com/Samsung-PC3L-12800-DDR3L-204-Pin-M471b1g73bh0-yk0/dp/B00J8U549K/ref=sr_1_2?ie...

 

You have an easy access panel on the bottom of the laptop so you can reach the RAM slots and replace the 2 x 4 with 2 x 8.

 

Post back with any questions and please accept as solution if its the info you needed. 

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