LENOVO IdeaPad ideapad 330-15IKB RAM upgrade specifications
The Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15IKB features DDR4-SDRAM memory configuration with one SO-DIMM slot available for upgrade. The laptop contains on-board memory soldered to the motherboard plus one expandable SO-DIMM slot. Maximum compatible memory capacity reaches 16 GB total. Memory specifications support DDR4 operating at 2133 MHz frequency. RAM upgrade compatibility requires DDR4-SDRAM modules in SO-DIMM form factor. The IdeaPad 330-15IKB series allows memory expansion through the single SO-DIMM slot to increase system performance and multitasking capabilities.
Memory Upgrade Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Memory slots | 1x SO-DIMM |
| Form factor | On-board + SO-DIMM |
| Memory type | DDR4-SDRAM |
| Frequency | 2133 MHz |
| Maximum RAM | 16 GB |
| Voltage | 1.2V |
| Number of pins | 260-pin |
| Interface | PC4 |
| PC Speed Rating | PC4-2133 (PC4-17064) |
| Bandwidth | 17.1 GB/s |
| Laptop Release date | 22 March 2019 |
Additional Notes
- The presence of a single SO-DIMM slot alongside an on-board memory configuration necessitates specific module density matching to maintain original hardware stability.
- The LENOVO IdeaPad 330-15IKB architecture dictates that total system capacity is restricted by the fixed capacity of the non-removable soldered chips.
- Memory upgrades operate in asymmetrical dual-channel mode if the capacity of the expansion module exceeds the capacity of the factory-soldered memory.
- System throughput is throttled to the lowest common frequency if a higher-rated 2400 MHz or 3200 MHz module is installed in the expansion slot.
- Replacing the single expansion module requires full disassembly of the lower chassis, which involves managing internal ribbon cables and static-sensitive components.
- Bandwidth performance for integrated graphics scales directly with the installation of a secondary module to enable dual-path data processing.
- Upgrading the removable memory stick does not void the standard manufacturer warranty provided the internal structural integrity and permanent components remain undisturbed.