LENOVO ThinkPad T450 RAM upgrade specifications
The Lenovo ThinkPad T450 supports DDR3L-SDRAM memory upgrades with two SO-DIMM slots. Maximum supported capacity reaches 16 GB total. Compatible memory modules operate at 1600 MHz frequency and utilize the SO-DIMM form factor. Upgrade specifications enable users to configure the T450 with enhanced memory capacity for improved multitasking and application performance.
Memory Upgrade Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Memory slots | 2x SO-DIMM |
| Form factor | SO-DIMM |
| Memory type | DDR3L-SDRAM |
| Frequency | 1600 MHz |
| Maximum RAM | 16 GB |
| Voltage | 1.35V (Low Voltage) |
| Number of pins | 204-pin |
| Interface | PC3L |
| PC Speed Rating | PC3L-1600 (PC3L-12800) |
| Bandwidth | 12.8 GB/s |
| Laptop Release date | 26 March 2018 |
Additional Notes
- The dual channel architecture of the LENOVO ThinkPad T450 requires matching pairs of modules to maximize memory bandwidth and avoid single channel bottlenecks.
- Internal circuitry necessitates 1.35V low voltage modules to prevent system instability or failure to boot associated with standard 1.5V memory.
- The maximum capacity limit indicates that the motherboard chipset cannot address density higher than 8 GB per individual slot.
- Physical access to both SO-DIMM sockets requires removal of the external battery and the entire chassis bottom cover rather than a dedicated access hatch.
- Installing modules with frequencies exceeding 1600 MHz results in automatic downclocking to remain within the hardware timing constraints of the processor.
- Compatibility is restricted to non-ECC unbuffered memory modules as the system lacks the parity hardware needed for error correction code support.