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Computer Memory Solutions 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3L 1600 SODIMM Lenovo ThinkPad L540

SKU CH-84DW-KQH6P

A 16 GB dual-channel DDR3L 1600 SODIMM kit for Lenovo ThinkPad L540 notebooks

  • Total capacity16 GB (2 × 8 GB)
  • Rated speedDDR3L 1600 (PC3L 12800)
  • ChipsetMajor Brand Chipset
  • CAS latencyCL11
  • Memory timings11-11-11
  • Rated voltage1.35 V
  • 16GB dual-channel kit boosts multitasking
  • DDR3L 1600 MHz speed matches system spec
  • 35 V low-voltage reduces power draw
  • CL11 11-11-11 timing keeps latency tight
  • Guaranteed compatible with ThinkPad L540

16GB DDR3L kit for ThinkPad L540

This 16GB kit contains two 8GB DDR3L SODIMM modules rated at 1600MHz with CL11 timings. It is built specifically for the Lenovo ThinkPad L540 notebook and uses 204-pin unbuffered, non-ECC memory operating at 1.35V. The dual-rank 2Rx8 configuration fills both available memory slots in the system.

Steady operation at 1.35V without heat spreaders

The modules run at the standard DDR3L voltage of 1.35V and carry no heat spreaders, relying on the notebook's internal airflow for cooling. Sustained workloads keep the memory at its rated 1600MHz speed with 11-11-11 latency timings. The major-brand chipsets and unbuffered design maintain signal integrity during extended sessions without throttling.

Verify two empty SODIMM slots and 1.35V support

Confirm the ThinkPad L540 has both SODIMM sockets free, as the kit occupies two slots to reach the 16GB maximum. Ensure the platform accepts 1.35V DDR3L modules rather than 1.5V DDR3, and that the BIOS recognises 8GB density per slot. Buyers needing a single-module upgrade or ECC functionality should look elsewhere.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in Model-Specific Memory Upgrades, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $39.99
Cheaper than about 80% of the 21,161 comparable items (median $397.99).
Total capacity 16 GB (2 × 8 GB)
Lower than about 70% of the 20,941 comparable items (median 32 GB).
Price per GB $2.50 per GB
Cheaper than about 92% of the 20,941 comparable items (median $8.19 per GB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameComputer Memory Solutions
Model nameCM10246412800SODRL
Total capacity16 GB (2 × 8 GB)
Product type204-Pin DDR3 SO-DIMM
Performance
Rated speedDDR3L 1600 (PC3L 12800)
Processor
ChipsetMajor Brand Chipset
Memory
CAS latencyCL11
Memory timings11-11-11
ECC supportNo
Buffer typeUnbuffered
Memory rank2Rx8
Heat spreaderNo
Power
Rated voltage1.35 V
Compatibility
Compatible systemsLenovo Thinkpad L540 Notebook
In the box
Included items2 Memory RAM Sticks

Questions about this item

How much heat and power do these 1.35V DDR3L 1600 CL11 modules draw when the ThinkPad L540 runs all day?

The 1.35 volt DDR3L design reduces heat and power draw compared to standard 1.5 volt DDR3, and the CL11 1600 speed runs within the L540's thermal envelope for continuous workloads.

What must my Lenovo ThinkPad L540 already have for this 2 x 8GB 204-pin SODIMM kit to install and work?

Your L540 needs two free 204-pin SODIMM slots and a BIOS that recognises 8GB density modules; the kit fills both sockets to reach the 16GB maximum.

Will these DDR3L 1600 sticks work alongside any original DDR3 1600 memory I keep in the L540?

The L540 only has two slots, so this 2 x 8GB kit occupies both sockets; there is no room to keep older modules alongside it.

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