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Can I install the Hp's RAM to the T23?

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Can I install the Hp's RAM to the T23?

#1 Post by phoenix » Thu Nov 10, 2005 10:13 pm

The RAM is from hp omnibook 500. Can it work?

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#2 Post by wireless4laptop » Fri Nov 11, 2005 5:12 pm

Please provide your memory's data (marked on the face). hp omnibook 500 may use PC100 memory. T23 requires PC133.

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#3 Post by Temetka » Fri Nov 11, 2005 10:24 pm

If it's PC133 it still may not work as IBM's can be picky sometimes over the type of RAM they will work with. Chances are though, if it is PC133, it work just fine.
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#4 Post by dsvochak » Sat Nov 12, 2005 11:06 am

According to the experts here, T23's are less picky about memory than other Thinkpads. Search the posts here for "T23 memory"
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#5 Post by phoenix » Sun Nov 13, 2005 12:42 am

then, can I install other brand (like kingmax or kingston) RAM to it?

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#6 Post by wireless4laptop » Sun Nov 13, 2005 2:54 am

Yes, you can choose kingston, kingmax, toshiba, such as brand memory with PC133 chipsets on T23.

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#7 Post by BruisedQuasar » Mon Nov 14, 2005 2:33 pm

T23 owners agree, I take it, that the T23 is not so narrow about memory upgrade PC133 module chips, as high price RAM sellers (like Crucial & Memory Giant) claim?

I have two 128MBs in board. I'd like to upgrade to at least 512MB but would like to get new. Reseller's want about $100 for two used 256MB modules (supposedly) pulled from T23s.

Does anyone know if I can mix a major brand 512MB with a IBM 128MB and will the PNY PC133, 512MB work that TigerDirect.com sells (recommends) near its reburbished T23 ads? :shock:
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#8 Post by wireless4laptop » Mon Nov 14, 2005 9:56 pm

You can mix 128MB PC133 and 512MB PC133 on T23 (i did it now)/

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#9 Post by dsvochak » Tue Nov 15, 2005 10:28 am

will the PNY PC133, 512MB work that TigerDirect.com sells (recommends) near its reburbished T23 ads?
It should. I've always had good luck with PNY ram.
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#10 Post by BruisedQuasar » Tue Dec 06, 2005 11:03 am

[/quote]It should. I've always had good luck with PNY ram.[/quote]

Thank you for your advice. I bought the PNY 512MB 'RAM' module indicated for my T23 2647. I received it Monday and installed it. Works like a charm. My previously 256MB T23 races off and online now!

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