Upgrading RAM on my VGN-FW21E

[mrminermatt]

I bought my Sony Vaio VGN-FW21E about 4 years ago and its getting a bit slow for my needs. I was planning on getting a new computer but before i spend loads of money on one i would like to see if i can upgrade the one i have. I have had a look on a number of sites for more RAM and most of them are for (4GB kit (2GBx2), 200-pin SODIMM, DDR2 PC2-6400 memory module) which is what the computer currently has installed (i think). I managed to find this (4GB DDR2 PC2-6300 800MHZ SODIMM 200PIN PC2 6400). Is it compatible and could i install two to equal 8GB?  

Thanks

matt

Message was edited by: mrminermatt

[rich912 · Accepted solution]

Hi Matt,

The maximum memory your notebook can support is 2GB per slot (4GB max).

The memory you have found would seem to be compatible but have a look at the following link as Crucial guarantee compatibility.

http://www.crucial.com/uk/store/listparts.aspx?model=VAIO%20VGN-FW21%20Series&Cat=RAM

Rich

[Raviska]

Hi Mat

By any chance do you have recovery disks for FW21e. I would ne more grateful if you pass it to me

[mrminermatt]

try here

http://www.sony.co.uk/support/en/product/VGN-FW21E/updates

[mrminermatt]

looks like i may have to invest in a new laptop then. thanks for the help rich.

[rich912]

You're welcome Matt.

[julian384]

Is this limit due to the originally installed operating system or is it actually a hardware limit? The Intel specifications for the chipset say it can take up to 8GB.