On Saturday, 21 September 2024 16:41:22 AEST Brian May wrote:
> > https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005004982734351.html
> > 
> > Looks like the ports are on the motherboard so with only a single USB-C
> > port your only option for getting it going is to use the proprietary dock
> > that apparently offers the same functionality with a different connector.
> > 
> > But the motherboard is cheap and easy to replace.
> 
> Hmm. Interesting point.
> 
> But I think I have a more expensive motherboard.

Do you need a more expensive motherboard?

> Looking at my invoice, the relevant specs are:
> 
> * 20L7CTO1WW
> * Intel Core i7-8550U Processor (8M Cache, up to 4.00 GHz)
> * NVIDIA GeForce MX150 GDDR5 2G
> * 16GB ram.
> 
> I believe that the 2nd ram is in a slot, so I can just swap that.

https://www.reddit.com/r/thinkpad/comments/9306q1/t480s_ram_upgrade_question/

According to Reddit there are some complexities in that, so you want to check 
the details.  If you get a MB with 8G soldered and have an 8G module and they 
work together then it should be fine.

> But I suspect the nvidia card is soldered in (???). So I am guessing,
> probably need something like:
> 
> https://www.aliexpress.com/i/1005002421572488.html

Why do you want a NVidia card?

> I opened up the computer and took photos of the motherboard,
> unfortunately I don't seem to see anything that looks like a part
> number. I suspect that might be on the other side... So not really sure
> which motherboard I need.

The part number on the outside of the case should uniquely identify the 
motherboard.

-- 
My Main Blog         http://etbe.coker.com.au/
My Documents Blog    http://doc.coker.com.au/



_______________________________________________
luv-main mailing list -- [email protected]
To unsubscribe send an email to [email protected]

Reply via email to