Memory upgrading in laptop

[SpartanAmy107]

My laptop has a 4GB stick in it, that apparently can't be taken out due to it being soldered in, but it has an empty slot for upgrading...

 

So do I get another 4GB for dual channel or get a 8GB stick take it up to the max 12GB (that the manufacturer's website says it supports) in single channel?

 

Could I get an expert to de solder it and get two 6GB sticks? (just throwing stuff at the wall here...)

[Sage_Masters]

1 hour ago, SpartanAmy107 said:

My laptop has a 4GB stick in it, that apparently can't be taken out due to it being soldered in, but it has an empty slot for upgrading...

 

So do I get another 4GB for dual channel or get a 8GB stick take it up to the max 12GB (that the manufacturer's website says it supports) in single channel?

 

Could I get an expert to de solder it and get two 6GB sticks? (just throwing stuff at the wall here...)

Best bet is to get a 4gig stick or only get a 8gig stick if you 100% sure the manufacturer alows it, does the current memory have a brand??

[SpartanAmy107]

15 minutes ago, Sage_Masters said:

Best bet is to get a 4gig stick or only get a 8gig stick if you 100% sure the manufacturer alows it, does the current memory have a brand??

No idea, I think I'm going to go for dual channel anyway... I can't unscrew it myself anyway, so I don't know what speed the RAM is so will need to do that before looking. I found this on Crucial's website. http://uk.crucial.com/gbr/en/compatible-upgrade-for/Lenovo/ideapad-310-(15-inch)

 

 

[Sage_Masters]

Use a program called CPU-Z https://www.cpuid.com/ it will give you the info. Yes getting a 4gig is the best option

[SpartanAmy107]

10 minutes ago, Sage_Masters said:

Use a program called CPU-Z https://www.cpuid.com/ it will give you the info. Yes getting a 4gig is the best option

 I'm not sure that tells me a great deal...

[Sage_Masters]

Check SPD 

[SpartanAmy107]

Just now, Sage_Masters said:

Check SPD 

That page is blank...

[Sage_Masters]

Eish okay the best bet if you see the specs for your laptop and buy a 4gig stick of the same frequency and same brand only if you able to find one.  hope i was of some help to you