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Orrex

(63,084 posts)
Wed Aug 24, 2016, 01:01 PM Aug 2016

Need help with RAM

My son has a Toshiba Satelliate laptop which, according to the System info in the Control Panel, is model C55D-A.

He has 4 gigs of RAM but wants to jump to 8. I'm guessing that he currently has a pair of 2 gig cards and would need a pair of 4 gig, so I'm hoping to confirm exactly which type to buy.

Unfortunately, a search for Toshiba Satellite C55D-A yields zero results, but it gives about a million results for different model numbers beginning with C55D-A followed by a range of suffix letters and numbers.

Near as I can figure, the type he'll need is DDR3 RAM (1333 MHz), and I'm hoping that someone more knowledgeable can confirm.

Any thoughts? Thanks in advance.

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Need help with RAM (Original Post) Orrex Aug 2016 OP
The actual model number SwankyXomb Aug 2016 #1
Nice--thanks. I'll check when I get home. Orrex Aug 2016 #3
answers steve2470 Aug 2016 #2
As suggested above, I'll check the underside of the laptop for a label Orrex Aug 2016 #4
To be 100% certain, I would contact Toshiba to make sure steve2470 Aug 2016 #6
Thanks again. Orrex Aug 2016 #7
Try this site... PoiBoy Aug 2016 #5
Nice--very helpful! Orrex Aug 2016 #8
The system scanner on there will check the ram installed and match it. Egnever Aug 2016 #10
Another good tip. Orrex Aug 2016 #11
Thank you all for the quick and excellent responses! Orrex Aug 2016 #9

SwankyXomb

(2,030 posts)
1. The actual model number
Wed Aug 24, 2016, 01:14 PM
Aug 2016

should be on a sticker on the bottom of the laptop. Most of the major memory makers have utilities on their websites to show which parts are compatible. Here's Kingston's for example.

Orrex

(63,084 posts)
4. As suggested above, I'll check the underside of the laptop for a label
Wed Aug 24, 2016, 01:19 PM
Aug 2016

Does the "15h" make a major difference, or do you suppose that the different flavors of C55D-A use the same type of RAM?


Thanks!

steve2470

(37,457 posts)
6. To be 100% certain, I would contact Toshiba to make sure
Wed Aug 24, 2016, 01:21 PM
Aug 2016
http://support.toshiba.com/contact

You don't want to buy the wrong memory by accident, I've done that.

Orrex

(63,084 posts)
7. Thanks again.
Wed Aug 24, 2016, 01:26 PM
Aug 2016

I'm hopeful that the label will give me that last piece of the puzzle, but I'll keep your link in mind.

PoiBoy

(1,541 posts)
5. Try this site...
Wed Aug 24, 2016, 01:21 PM
Aug 2016
https://www.crucial.com/

...and use the Crucial Advisor tool about halfway down the main page...

You need to know the manufacturer (Toshiba), the product line (Satellite C55D), and the model (ex. C55D-Axxxx)... you can find the actual model number somewhere on the laptop, usually by the serial number.

Input the information, and the tool will give you information on the exact RAM that you need including maximum RAM capable, pricing and availability.

Good Luck...!!








 

Egnever

(21,506 posts)
10. The system scanner on there will check the ram installed and match it.
Wed Aug 24, 2016, 01:31 PM
Aug 2016

It will also check for maximum the system allows. You should make sure the system can handle more memory. It should be able to but some of the cheaper laptops are quite limited.

Orrex

(63,084 posts)
11. Another good tip.
Wed Aug 24, 2016, 01:39 PM
Aug 2016

Pretty sure that this one can handle 8 at least, which would be more than adequate for my son's needs.

Thanks.

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