LENOVO IdeaPad V310 RAM upgrade specifications
The Lenovo IdeaPad V Series V310 laptop features DDR4-SDRAM memory with one SO-DIMM slot for upgrade capacity. The system supports maximum RAM of 16 GB at 2133 MHz frequency. Memory configuration includes on-board components plus one replaceable SO-DIMM slot, enabling RAM upgrade specifications compatible with the V310 model. Users can expand memory capacity by installing compatible DDR4 modules in the available slot to reach maximum memory specifications.
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 | 12 September 2017 |
Additional Notes
- The V310 contains soldered memory on the mainboard, meaning only the single SO-DIMM slot permits user-accessible upgrades; factory-installed capacity cannot be increased or replaced.
- Maximum theoretical upgrade headroom is constrained by the 16 GB ceiling, which limits configurations to 8 GB or 16 GB SO-DIMM modules installed in the available slot.
- DDR4-2133 MHz operation represents reduced-bandwidth memory compared to contemporary DDR4-2400 or faster variants, resulting in approximately 4% lower peak memory throughput than 2400 MHz specifications.
- SO-DIMM form factor indicates a compact 260-pin laptop module requirement; desktop DDR4 UDIMM sticks (288-pin) are physically incompatible and will not fit the socket.
- Single-slot architecture prevents dual-channel memory configuration; data access operates in single-channel mode regardless of installed capacity, yielding reduced memory bandwidth efficiency compared to multi-slot designs.
- Warranty considerations depend on Lenovo's service policy; many laptop manufacturers classify SO-DIMM replacement as user-serviceable, though verification against the specific model's service manual is necessary before opening the unit.
- Speed matching to 2133 MHz specifications is mandatory; newer DDR4 modules rated at 2400, 2666, or 3200 MHz will downclock to 2133 MHz when installed, preventing performance gains from faster memory.