LAPTOP FORUM

> Hi,
>
> A friend of mine has acquired a Vaio laptop, model PCG-GRX416G. It has
256MB
> RAM already, and supports 512MB. We bought another 256MB, but it suffers
the
> famous dodgy second memory slot.
>
> I fitted it and applied gentle pressure on the DIMM to get it to work. I
> used a piece of mains cable insulation to apply constant pressure with the
> cover on, and it worked for about a half hour. It now locks up.
>
> My question, will this laptop support a single 512MB module, or does it
have
> to be 2 x 256MB to get the max?
>
> Ive checked on the Sony website, but it doesnt say.
>
> Im also after the touchpad driver for the same machine. I believe its an
> ALPS pad, and I have an XP driver for it. Wont be able to test it for a
> week, so was wondering if there was one that is specifically for this

>
> The Crucial memory advisor only lists 256MB 200-pin SODIMM
> for the GRX-400 series and says max RAM is 512MB:
>
http://www.crucial.com/uk/store/listparts.asp?model=VAIO+PCG%2DGRX400+Series&tabid=CR
> (use this if above wraps):
> http://tinyurl.com/pm9bn
> This tool is pretty reliable, so Id say 2 x 256MB modules is the
> best you can do. Another good thing about Crucial is that if
> anything they recommend doesnt work, no problem at all in
> return/replacement/money back.
> HTH
> --
> Rob
>

>
> The Crucial memory advisor only lists 256MB 200-pin SODIMM
> for the GRX-400 series and says max RAM is 512MB:
>
http://www.crucial.com/uk/store/listparts.asp?model=VAIO+PCG%2DGRX400+Series&tabid=CR
> (use this if above wraps):
> http://tinyurl.com/pm9bn
> This tool is pretty reliable, so Id say 2 x 256MB modules is the
> best you can do. Another good thing about Crucial is that if
> anything they recommend doesnt work, no problem at all in
> return/replacement/money back.
> HTH
> --
> Rob
>