EDIT: ‼Based on feedback from others, it seems that 64 GB RAM does not work on vPro processors. Maximum RAM for these CPUs is 48 GB (16 GB + 32 GB). I have updated the product links accordingly.‼ ‼ Does 64 GB of RAM really work? I talk about it in the improved audio version of this video. Watch that instead: th-cam.com/video/oUe6xDXSZvA/w-d-xo.html ‼ Links for the RAM. Full disclosure: these are affiliate links, and I earn a little from the traffic upon checkout but don't get any share from the products themselves: 64GB kit (32x2, does NOT work on vPro CPUs): amzn.to/41fa3ni 32GB kit (16x2): amzn.to/3VKtO5o 48 GB kit for vPro CPUs: 1x 32 GB: amzn.to/3MWSiUV 1x 16 GB: amzn.to/3p423IO
64 GB RAM on T480 with Intel Core i7-8650U!!! Yesterday, I upgraded my T480 from 32 GB to 64 GB using 2 sticks of Crucial 32GB SODIMM DDR4 3200 PC4-25600 CL22 1.2V memory. Today, so far, so good. The BIOS and Windows OS both recognize all 64 GB of memory.
@@matthewrios3241 - Yes, my CPU/system is vPro. With the T480, the vPro CPUs are the i7-8650U and the i5-8350U. Good luck! My T480 with 64 GB memory is still running well after the upgrade.
All the RAM sellers for the T480 only say you can ad up to 32 GBs. So that is why it would be great if you could post a link and info on your 64 GB RAM upgrade. Thank you
The sticks I used were TeamGroup T-Creates from Amazon. I'll follow up with a link later today. The reason why 32 GB is often quoted as the limit for T480s and T580s is that only 16 GB sticks were available when these laptops were launched. The use of 32 GB sticks to make 64 GB total in T480s and T580s is well documented in the Thinkpad subreddit. I have a T580 video about the same upgrade going live in a few weeks. Hope this helps!
I’ve seen the step for disabling the internal battery in a bunch of vids. Is it to prevent accidental discharge of current to components during installation?
More to prevent shorting components as you work on the laptop. Another commenter expressed wishing that he saw my video first before accidentally frying his motherboard/LCD panel driver. It can be redundant, but I figured including this step in all videos was the safest way to go.
@@ChezDoesStuff Makes sense, and thanks for the guide! Just added another 8GB memory stick for my T470 and for someone who had never installed components before it's like magic how you just pop it in and the system recognizes it. Felt like an eternity waiting for it to turn on though!
Thanks for the video :) I inserted one additional 16gb ram module into my T480 (there was one 16gb module before, so now there are two modules with 32gb total). The frequency, voltage and CAS timings are the same, brand is different. The modules run in a single channel mode though. Do you know what might be the reason? Do your rams operate in dual channel mode?
You're welcome! Hmm looks like you've solved your dual channel issue. I can only speak of the frequency: the T480 (and T580) can only support up to 2400 MHz. Nonetheless, I went with 3200 MHz RAM sticks just in case I get a machine that does support their full frequency in the future. Scaled back to 2400 MHz, the RAM modules I have operate at CAS 17. At 3200 MHz, they're advertised to run at CAS 22.
does thinkpad t480 support up to 64gb ram? because what I read on the official website is only max 32gb. Can the 64gb ram that you install on your laptop run normally?
Yes, it does. I was able to confirm this after installation. Based on what I've read, consensus online on why the published materials only say 32GB is that 32GB sticks (32x2=64) didn't exist at the time the information was published.
@@ChezDoesStuff Ususally I never check on the website from the brand but always on the website from intel as the memory controller is included in the processor. However on my t480s I have a i5 8350u and the maximum is rated at 32gb. Which processor do you have in your laptop ?
What makes "SK Hynix" Modules special? It would be nice to explain such things when pointing out specific characteristics... I've been searching for answers for an hour now and I can't find anything. Gonna wake up late for school now xD
@@ChezDoesStuff I read that crucial (micron?) is at least just as good, if not better than SK Hynix. Is this true? By watching your videos I'm spending more than what I paid for my T480 and it hasn't even arrived yet 😭
@@ChezDoesStuff I now have my T480 which I paid 200€ for with 0 scratches, 8GB of RAM, i5 8350, Fingerprint reader, IR camera, backlit keybard and touchscreen. And with your videos I have replaced my RAM (2x 16GB 3200MHz Crucial (Apparently Micron itself sells RAM under the name "Crucial")), Battery, Keyboard and once they arrive, SSD, WiFi 6E, glass trackpad and double heatpipe with repasting, of course... I have also installed a Fibicom WWAN module and two antennas all the way over the screen and it truly was a pain but I did it :D I wonder, since this T480 came with a SSD caddy, what can I put in here? I don't see SATA or anything, and there's just an nvme m.2 ssd in there... is there a specific SSD compatible with the cables that are already inside, or some sort of adapter that makes it possible to add two SSDs?
Great video .. I have the t480 s with the i5 processor .. I wanted to add the 32 gb 3200 MHz crucial RAM but read a lot of stuff about single mode since one ram is soldered and how this new 40 gb of ram won’t be as effective .. what do you think ?
You still have 8gb on another channel, so I wouldn't call it a single channel system per se. More RAM ought to still help, if you have the need for it.
@@ChezDoesStuffhi! I've got a question: I've been looking on google to see the maximum ram on the t480, and people are saying it's 32gb, and others are saying it's more. Do you know if it can go past 32gb of ram or not?
HI, could you please inform me the brand name for new battery? Did you have been import from Aliexpress some seller name, brand name store as reference?
I did everything same as you did, but after reconnecting power it is not flashing 3 times, it just lights red without flashing, power button is lighting white, when it is pressed nothing happens, only black screen but I can hear very little noise from it (like it does work, but black screen anyways). what can be the reason?
@@ChezDoesStuff already did, I saw same answer here and try it out. I remove the new one RAM and try to boot with old one but same result. laptop was fine, I turn it on just before trying to upgrade RAM. and it was working well. now when I try to turn it on, it just lights all buttons with white for a second and then nothing happens except for constant white light from power button + constant red light from indicator on upper part (where logo is). what else can I try? what do you think it could be?
@@ChezDoesStuff oops, my bad, I tried it again (switching RAMs) and it works. somehow it works with one new samsung 16gb ram + old sk hynix 4gb ram, but not with new samsung + old samsung 4gb. idk why, but it works now. thanks for your time and help!
Hi... Can you post a link to the RAM you installed? I was not able to read the full name of the vendor from your video. Also, any details you can post on which RAM to buy would be great as well. I keep playing your video over and over trying to get the details done, but I am not sure what numbers printed on the RAM are important. I need to do this upgrade to my T480. Thank you!!!
As promised, I have the link below. You'd want DDR4 SODIMM. The RAM sticks I bought are 3200 MHz capable, but the T480 and T580 cap it at 2400 MHz. I bought them anyway, so I have something relatively future-proof, should I choose to move on to a newer laptop in the future. At 2400 MHz, the T480/T580 runs the RAM at 17 CAS latency, which is at par with the OEM Samsung sticks that were in my machines when they shipped out from the factory. www.amazon.com/dp/B09JSQB2MH?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details
What buttons do you press to get to the disable battery option? Your hands were out of frame so i couldnt see lol. And also how do you turn the battery back on after upgrading the ram? Thx
Tengo una T480 que no reconoce ninguna otra memoria que no sea de 2400 MHz, por que será? que debo hacer ? I have a T480 that does not recognize any memory other than 2400 MHz, why is that? what should I do ?
Hi! I installed second ram stick in my T480s and when I use my laptop I can hear electric sounds from this new ram. Is it normal? Laptop works normally, all value of RAM detected. Just strange sound little disturbing me. Is it normal for new ram?
Today I proceeded to upgrade RAM from 32GB to 64GB on my T480, properly disconnected the internal battery and install 32x2 Kingston Fury Impact DDR4 RAM, and when I attempted to power on the machine, the Red i LED powers on for like 5 seconds (normal operation it usually blinks) and the power LED button also turns ON but briefly for like 5 seconds, is it possible for RAM to fry a motherboard? Happens the same with the old sticks.
I want to ask, I also have a Lenovo Thinkpad T480 laptop and am looking for a tutorial for upgrading RAM. However, I am confused as to whether the RAM used is "DDR4 3200Mhz" type or not "DDR4 2400Mhz" ??. Because I found many references and differences regarding RAM on this laptop, thank you if you want to answer
My ram is caped at 1200mhz, but they are two ddr4 2400mhz of 16gb. Why? In my tower pc i set the xmp profile in bios but this lenovo thinkpad t480 have the "old" bios. How i can solve this issue?
I'm thinking that all is working well, because the specifications is 2400mhz but is dual channel, so 1200mhz it's ok. Every ram module is working on average of 650mhz. The two banks of dual channel RAM, each operating at approximately 600 MHz, the total effective frequency will be approximately 1200 MHz. DDR (Double Data Rate) RAM transmits data on both the rising and falling edges of the clock signal, the which means the actual frequency will be double the clock frequency. Therefore, if your RAM is specified at 2400 MHz, the effective clock frequency will be 1200 MHz.
Hi there! It's a Western Digital SN520 bought from eBay. I talk about what to look for in an SSD in my T480 WWAN SSD video intro, so please do check that out. Cheers
Got mine! Unfortunately, 2242 is not available on our country. Instead I bought the 2230 and make an improvised bracket to hold it in place. Thank you! Cheers!
So sorry for getting back to you just now. TH-cam somehow thought your comment was spam and held it for review. I'm glad things worked out fine. Thanks for keeping all of us updated!
I still have doubts about how a T480 supports 3200mhz and its specs that only supports 2400mhz, I am new to have a T480 and I would like to understand why it works and doesn't fail the clock to be a different frequency, while I am excited to be updated to that amount of ram.
Hi there! I actually mentioned in the other comments that the T480 limits the frequency to 2400 MHz, but I bought it anyway in case I have a more modern machine in the future. For the T-Creates I installed, their CAS latency is 17 at 2400.
I have a T480 with a i5 8350U, which RAM frequencies should I use? The one in my laptop is at 2666MHz, can I go higher? The spec sheet says it's supposed to be 2400MHz. So I don't know which to buy.
I got the exact same ram from Amazon and when I put it in my T480 it will not boot. Swapped back in the old ram and I does just fine. Wonder if it’s a bad stick or what?
I had that experience on the T580. One of the two sticks turned out to be bad. (Ruled it out by removing one stick at a time) No issues after having them replaced. :) All 4 pairs received since then (T580, T480, T15g) have worked great.
can you please confirm for me that the units still working with the 64gb of ram im looking to buy a t480 im not sure if i get a i5 or a i7 but really want to get 64gb ram but some people try say the other ram stick is stuck in there
I got this 64GB kit at 140 to 150 USD from Amazon. While the sticks are 3200 MHz, the T480/580 only supports up to 2400 MHz. I got them anyway in consideration of future laptops I get that might allow me to use them to their full potential.
Hi there! The RAM sticks I got are 3200 MHz CL22, but the T480 can only do until 2400 MHz. At this frequency, the latency is at CL17. The high frequency will only be useful when I upgrade to a different laptop someday.
That happened to me on the first batch of RAM modules. One of them turned out to be defective. You can rule things out by removing one card at a time and have the defective one replaced.
I'm trying to upgrade my ram to 32GB for this model, but when I install and try to turn on the thinkpad I get some sounds from the bios I guess, any idea what's the problem? th-cam.com/users/shortspET3_4FWe2I The sound in question Thanks in advance!
That is odd. Try removing the RAM sticks one at a time until it boots, then try to install just the bad RAM (I expect it won't boot this way). Once you identify which is bad, I'd have it replaced. This shouldn't be a problem if you purchased from one of the Amazon links.
@@ChezDoesStuff I already checked and it seems is the ram, but the funny thing is that both units (2x16GB) are giving me the same problem. Thanks for the answer!
Is this even worth it? With a t480 you're a lot more likely to run into a bottleneck due to the CPU or the GPU rather than ram. 32 GB should be for plenty for most usecases even running virtual machines.
EDIT: ‼Based on feedback from others, it seems that 64 GB RAM does not work on vPro processors. Maximum RAM for these CPUs is 48 GB (16 GB + 32 GB). I have updated the product links accordingly.‼
‼ Does 64 GB of RAM really work? I talk about it in the improved audio version of this video. Watch that instead: th-cam.com/video/oUe6xDXSZvA/w-d-xo.html ‼
Links for the RAM. Full disclosure: these are affiliate links, and I earn a little from the traffic upon checkout but don't get any share from the products themselves:
64GB kit (32x2, does NOT work on vPro CPUs): amzn.to/41fa3ni
32GB kit (16x2): amzn.to/3VKtO5o
48 GB kit for vPro CPUs:
1x 32 GB: amzn.to/3MWSiUV
1x 16 GB: amzn.to/3p423IO
how to know if it is vpro or not?
I have Vpro i5 8350U and 64g worked
Your tutorials are a whole other level of comfortable to watch. Nice to see that the classic thinkpad community is alive and well. :)
Glad you like em!
64 GB RAM on T480 with Intel Core i7-8650U!!! Yesterday, I upgraded my T480 from 32 GB to 64 GB using 2 sticks of Crucial 32GB SODIMM DDR4 3200 PC4-25600 CL22 1.2V memory. Today, so far, so good. The BIOS and Windows OS both recognize all 64 GB of memory.
Excellent!
I just purchased one of these laptops. Is yours a vpro cpu? Mine has a vpro sticker on it. I'd like to do the 64gb upgrade if it's possible.
@@matthewrios3241 - Yes, my CPU/system is vPro. With the T480, the vPro CPUs are the i7-8650U and the i5-8350U. Good luck! My T480 with 64 GB memory is still running well after the upgrade.
@@calbeardude thanks so much for the reply! I’ll be picking up the exact ram you did.
@@matthewrios3241 hi, is there a link to buy the RAM thinkpad t480 with i5-8350U processor
All the RAM sellers for the T480 only say you can ad up to 32 GBs. So that is why it would be great if you could post a link and info on your 64 GB RAM upgrade. Thank you
The sticks I used were TeamGroup T-Creates from Amazon. I'll follow up with a link later today.
The reason why 32 GB is often quoted as the limit for T480s and T580s is that only 16 GB sticks were available when these laptops were launched. The use of 32 GB sticks to make 64 GB total in T480s and T580s is well documented in the Thinkpad subreddit. I have a T580 video about the same upgrade going live in a few weeks.
Hope this helps!
@@ChezDoesStuff thank you for this ive been trying to find out if it was hardward limitations and people putting in 64gb when it could only take 32gb
@@orleiv new info: vPro models seem to only take 48gb max instead of 64gb
@@ChezDoesStuff so whats the best configuration then for 480?
@@orleiv if the CPU sticker on the palmrest says vPro, 48. If not, 64. Cheers
great tutorial, thank you so much!
(I feel I've had to pull on the bottom cover way too hard, but hey I've now got 31gigs)
I’ve seen the step for disabling the internal battery in a bunch of vids. Is it to prevent accidental discharge of current to components during installation?
More to prevent shorting components as you work on the laptop. Another commenter expressed wishing that he saw my video first before accidentally frying his motherboard/LCD panel driver. It can be redundant, but I figured including this step in all videos was the safest way to go.
@@ChezDoesStuff Makes sense, and thanks for the guide! Just added another 8GB memory stick for my T470 and for someone who had never installed components before it's like magic how you just pop it in and the system recognizes it. Felt like an eternity waiting for it to turn on though!
@@starless9 you're welcome! Yeah, the first boot always takes a while. It caught me off guard when I first did this, too.
Thanks for the video :) I inserted one additional 16gb ram module into my T480 (there was one 16gb module before, so now there are two modules with 32gb total). The frequency, voltage and CAS timings are the same, brand is different. The modules run in a single channel mode though. Do you know what might be the reason? Do your rams operate in dual channel mode?
Okay, it seems it's only bios showing the "single channel" ... CPU-Z tool in windows is showing dual channel
You're welcome! Hmm looks like you've solved your dual channel issue. I can only speak of the frequency: the T480 (and T580) can only support up to 2400 MHz. Nonetheless, I went with 3200 MHz RAM sticks just in case I get a machine that does support their full frequency in the future. Scaled back to 2400 MHz, the RAM modules I have operate at CAS 17. At 3200 MHz, they're advertised to run at CAS 22.
does thinkpad t480 support up to 64gb ram? because what I read on the official website is only max 32gb.
Can the 64gb ram that you install on your laptop run normally?
Yes, it does. I was able to confirm this after installation. Based on what I've read, consensus online on why the published materials only say 32GB is that 32GB sticks (32x2=64) didn't exist at the time the information was published.
@@ChezDoesStuff Ususally I never check on the website from the brand but always on the website from intel as the memory controller is included in the processor. However on my t480s I have a i5 8350u and the maximum is rated at 32gb. Which processor do you have in your laptop ?
@@blouppytux I have the i5-8350U as well.
What makes "SK Hynix" Modules special? It would be nice to explain such things when pointing out specific characteristics... I've been searching for answers for an hour now and I can't find anything. Gonna wake up late for school now xD
@@gerusher6682 nothing specific, SK Hynix is generally just a reputable chip maker.
@@ChezDoesStuff I read that crucial (micron?) is at least just as good, if not better than SK Hynix. Is this true? By watching your videos I'm spending more than what I paid for my T480 and it hasn't even arrived yet 😭
@@gerusher6682 I don't have any experience with that product, but Micron is pretty established.
@@ChezDoesStuff I now have my T480 which I paid 200€ for with 0 scratches, 8GB of RAM, i5 8350, Fingerprint reader, IR camera, backlit keybard and touchscreen. And with your videos I have replaced my RAM (2x 16GB 3200MHz Crucial (Apparently Micron itself sells RAM under the name "Crucial")), Battery, Keyboard and once they arrive, SSD, WiFi 6E, glass trackpad and double heatpipe with repasting, of course... I have also installed a Fibicom WWAN module and two antennas all the way over the screen and it truly was a pain but I did it :D I wonder, since this T480 came with a SSD caddy, what can I put in here? I don't see SATA or anything, and there's just an nvme m.2 ssd in there... is there a specific SSD compatible with the cables that are already inside, or some sort of adapter that makes it possible to add two SSDs?
Thanks chez. Subbed
Great video .. I have the t480 s with the i5 processor .. I wanted to add the 32 gb 3200 MHz crucial RAM but read a lot of stuff about single mode since one ram is soldered and how this new 40 gb of ram won’t be as effective .. what do you think ?
You still have 8gb on another channel, so I wouldn't call it a single channel system per se. More RAM ought to still help, if you have the need for it.
@@ChezDoesStuffhi! I've got a question: I've been looking on google to see the maximum ram on the t480, and people are saying it's 32gb, and others are saying it's more. Do you know if it can go past 32gb of ram or not?
@@sneebob456 64gb on non-vPro ones and 48gb on the vPro ones, based on comments in my other video. Cheers
@@ChezDoesStuff thanks so much! Does that mean I can add 32gb ram to the already installed 8gb without exceeding maximum ram? Thanks
@@sneebob456 you're welcome! And yes that's correct
HI, could you please inform me the brand name for new battery? Did you have been import from Aliexpress some seller name, brand name store as reference?
I did everything same as you did, but after reconnecting power it is not flashing 3 times, it just lights red without flashing, power button is lighting white, when it is pressed nothing happens, only black screen but I can hear very little noise from it (like it does work, but black screen anyways).
what can be the reason?
@@JohnDoe-vh4ec this happened to me once. Remove one RAM stick at a time to rule out which one (or maybe two) is defective.
@@ChezDoesStuff already did, I saw same answer here and try it out. I remove the new one RAM and try to boot with old one but same result.
laptop was fine, I turn it on just before trying to upgrade RAM. and it was working well.
now when I try to turn it on, it just lights all buttons with white for a second and then nothing happens except for constant white light from power button + constant red light from indicator on upper part (where logo is).
what else can I try? what do you think it could be?
@@ChezDoesStuff oops, my bad, I tried it again (switching RAMs) and it works. somehow it works with one new samsung 16gb ram + old sk hynix 4gb ram, but not with new samsung + old samsung 4gb. idk why, but it works now.
thanks for your time and help!
Hi... Can you post a link to the RAM you installed? I was not able to read the full name of the vendor from your video. Also, any details you can post on which RAM to buy would be great as well. I keep playing your video over and over trying to get the details done, but I am not sure what numbers printed on the RAM are important. I need to do this upgrade to my T480. Thank you!!!
As promised, I have the link below. You'd want DDR4 SODIMM. The RAM sticks I bought are 3200 MHz capable, but the T480 and T580 cap it at 2400 MHz. I bought them anyway, so I have something relatively future-proof, should I choose to move on to a newer laptop in the future.
At 2400 MHz, the T480/T580 runs the RAM at 17 CAS latency, which is at par with the OEM Samsung sticks that were in my machines when they shipped out from the factory.
www.amazon.com/dp/B09JSQB2MH?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details
Thank you 👌
Can some explain the maximum frequency of the ram should be in the system please
Highest that the system will run on is 2400 MHz. You can buy a 3200 stick, but the Thinkpad will cap it at 2400.
What buttons do you press to get to the disable battery option? Your hands were out of frame so i couldnt see lol. And also how do you turn the battery back on after upgrading the ram? Thx
Hard restart then hit enter when the Lenovo logo is out!
@@ChezDoesStuff and then what do I press to go through the system menus
Tengo una T480 que no reconoce ninguna otra memoria que no sea de 2400 MHz, por que será? que debo hacer ?
I have a T480 that does not recognize any memory other than 2400 MHz, why is that? what should I do ?
Ah this is cool, thanks. I thought they could only go up to 24GB I've read that in several places now that it had 24GB max.
Yeah I think that info went around simply because 32GB sticks still didn't exist when the T480 was launched.
@@ChezDoesStuff gonna give it a go myself. appreciate the video. cheers.
@@silverismoney happy modding!
@@ChezDoesStuff upgrade to 64GB worked absolutely fine. Thanks to your video for showing me how. Was surprisingly easy to open!
@@silverismoney hey, that's great to hear!! Enjoy your new RAM 😎
can thinkpad t480 supply 128gb ram?
Likely not.
@@ChezDoesStuff I want to buy and what should I do if I buy or not
Hi! I installed second ram stick in my T480s and when I use my laptop I can hear electric sounds from this new ram. Is it normal? Laptop works normally, all value of RAM detected. Just strange sound little disturbing me. Is it normal for new ram?
That doesn't sound right. I'd return it and have it replaced. Shouldn't be a problem if you bought from one of the Amazon links!
Today I proceeded to upgrade RAM from 32GB to 64GB on my T480, properly disconnected the internal battery and install 32x2 Kingston Fury Impact DDR4 RAM, and when I attempted to power on the machine, the Red i LED powers on for like 5 seconds (normal operation it usually blinks) and the power LED button also turns ON but briefly for like 5 seconds, is it possible for RAM to fry a motherboard? Happens the same with the old sticks.
haha i had the same issue. but with micron modules. it seems this thinkpad only accepts sk hynix or samsung modules...
I want to ask, I also have a Lenovo Thinkpad T480 laptop and am looking for a tutorial for upgrading RAM. However, I am confused as to whether the RAM used is "DDR4 3200Mhz" type or not "DDR4 2400Mhz" ??. Because I found many references and differences regarding RAM on this laptop, thank you if you want to answer
2400 is the highest that the T480 can go. I just got 3200 ones in case I move on to a different machine in the future, which I haven't done.
@@ChezDoesStuff Is it still possible if the T480 uses 2666Mhz RAM? Or is it just stuck at 2400Mhz?
My ram is caped at 1200mhz, but they are two ddr4 2400mhz of 16gb. Why? In my tower pc i set the xmp profile in bios but this lenovo thinkpad t480 have the "old" bios. How i can solve this issue?
Memory: 32768 MBytes @ 661 MHz, 17-17-17-39
- 16384 MB PC19200 DDR4 SDRAM - SK Hynix HMA82GS6AFR8N-UH
- 16384 MB PC19200 DDR4 SDRAM - Group RZX Technology RZX-D4D17M2400BL-16G
I'm thinking that all is working well, because the specifications is 2400mhz but is dual channel, so 1200mhz it's ok. Every ram module is working on average of 650mhz. The two banks of dual channel RAM, each operating at approximately 600 MHz, the total effective frequency will be approximately 1200 MHz. DDR (Double Data Rate) RAM transmits data on both the rising and falling edges of the clock signal, the which means the actual frequency will be double the clock frequency. Therefore, if your RAM is specified at 2400 MHz, the effective clock frequency will be 1200 MHz.
What SSD brand do you use for the m.2 2242 slot?
Hi there! It's a Western Digital SN520 bought from eBay. I talk about what to look for in an SSD in my T480 WWAN SSD video intro, so please do check that out. Cheers
I'll look onto it. Thank you!
@@kimpastores1234 you're welcome and happy new year!
Got mine! Unfortunately, 2242 is not available on our country. Instead I bought the 2230 and make an improvised bracket to hold it in place. Thank you! Cheers!
So sorry for getting back to you just now. TH-cam somehow thought your comment was spam and held it for review. I'm glad things worked out fine. Thanks for keeping all of us updated!
I still have doubts about how a T480 supports 3200mhz and its specs that only supports 2400mhz, I am new to have a T480 and I would like to understand why it works and doesn't fail the clock to be a different frequency, while I am excited to be updated to that amount of ram.
Hi there! I actually mentioned in the other comments that the T480 limits the frequency to 2400 MHz, but I bought it anyway in case I have a more modern machine in the future. For the T-Creates I installed, their CAS latency is 17 at 2400.
@@ChezDoesStuff Would bios upgrade make a difference?
after replace perform better ?
Yes, I was maxing out the RAM with all my browser tabs before. 😄
👍👍
Can you tell me were did you get your backlight keyboard at? What's the link or website? Because t480 keyboard don't have it. Only t480s.
Hello! The T480 we bought used came with it. I believe it was an option when doing a custom order with Lenovo.
Press FN and Spacebar. I didn't even know mine was backlit haha
Where did you order your lenovo Thinkpad t480?@@ChezDoesStuff
I have a T480 with a i5 8350U, which RAM frequencies should I use? The one in my laptop is at 2666MHz, can I go higher?
The spec sheet says it's supposed to be 2400MHz. So I don't know which to buy.
anyone recommend me store to buy 2400MHz DDR4 16GB RAM from Aliexpress?
I got the exact same ram from
Amazon and when I put it in my T480 it will not boot. Swapped back in the old ram and I does just fine. Wonder if it’s a bad stick or what?
I had that experience on the T580. One of the two sticks turned out to be bad. (Ruled it out by removing one stick at a time) No issues after having them replaced. :)
All 4 pairs received since then (T580, T480, T15g) have worked great.
@@ChezDoesStuff thanks for the reply. I’ll just swap it out and give a new one a try.
@@Rozar211 you're welcome! Please keep us posted.
@@Rozar211did it work for you?
can you please confirm for me that the units still working with the 64gb of ram im looking to buy a t480 im not sure if i get a i5 or a i7 but really want to get 64gb ram but some people try say the other ram stick is stuck in there
Yup, definitely works on the T480 and T580. The one with 1x fixed RAM is T480s, not T480.
what are the price of these ram's and 3200mhz supported the t480?
I got this 64GB kit at 140 to 150 USD from Amazon. While the sticks are 3200 MHz, the T480/580 only supports up to 2400 MHz. I got them anyway in consideration of future laptops I get that might allow me to use them to their full potential.
does this work for i5 8350u or does it need i7?
All our T580s and T480 are i5-8350U, so yes!
@@ChezDoesStuffhow about i5 8350u with vPro? Is it will work with 64GB ram?
@@Latsar94-Kelompok2 can't tell for sure, since we have the non-vPro ones. Please do keep me posted if you push through with the upgrade!
Is there a way to know if I have a vPro version? The sticker is too old too see it hehe
Edit: CPU i5-8250U @1.60GHz 1.80GHz
I don't think the 8250 was ever available in vPro on the T480/T580.
@@ChezDoesStuff Thanks! last question please, 32GB or 64GB? I see your cpu is 8350 and mine 8250. Thanks in advance!
@@jeremylewis2509 if you don't need to max it out, 32GB is honestly pretty ok.
@@ChezDoesStuff Gotcha, Thanks a lot!
what's speed of ram ?
Hi there! The RAM sticks I got are 3200 MHz CL22, but the T480 can only do until 2400 MHz. At this frequency, the latency is at CL17. The high frequency will only be useful when I upgrade to a different laptop someday.
@@ChezDoesStuff thank's
@@ukarsaja you're welcome!
i did all these steps at work and it will not work, the power light comes on, no screen then off after a few seconds.
That happened to me on the first batch of RAM modules. One of them turned out to be defective. You can rule things out by removing one card at a time and have the defective one replaced.
@@ChezDoesStuff would have been helpful to say that it took you more than 1 try. I tried both individually and still no good
I'm trying to upgrade my ram to 32GB for this model, but when I install and try to turn on the thinkpad I get some sounds from the bios I guess, any idea what's the problem?
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The sound in question
Thanks in advance!
That is odd. Try removing the RAM sticks one at a time until it boots, then try to install just the bad RAM (I expect it won't boot this way). Once you identify which is bad, I'd have it replaced. This shouldn't be a problem if you purchased from one of the Amazon links.
@@ChezDoesStuff I already checked and it seems is the ram, but the funny thing is that both units (2x16GB) are giving me the same problem. Thanks for the answer!
@@jeremylewis2509 You're welcome!
Is this even worth it? With a t480 you're a lot more likely to run into a bottleneck due to the CPU or the GPU rather than ram. 32 GB should be for plenty for most usecases even running virtual machines.
I've had the 32GB RAM on another machine filled up with Google Chrome instances (work/personal/etc) so yeah works great for me!