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Computer Memory Solutions CM10246412800SODRL 8GB DDR3L 1600MHz SODIMM Lenovo Thinkpad T540P memory upgrade

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8 GB DDR3L SODIMM running at 1600 MHz with CL11 timing for the Lenovo ThinkPad T540p

  • Total capacity8 GB
  • Rated speedDDR3L 1600 (PC3L 12800)
  • ChipsetMajor Brand Chipset
  • CAS latencyCL11
  • Memory timings11-11-11
  • Rated voltage1.35 V
  • 8GB DDR3L capacity expands ThinkPad T540p to 16GB maximum
  • 1600MHz PC3L-12800 speed matches system bus for responsive multitasking
  • 35V low-voltage DDR3L reduces power draw and heat in notebook
  • 204-pin SODIMM form factor installs directly into both factory memory slots
  • CL11 11-11-11 timing delivers stable operation at rated frequency

8 GB DDR3L SODIMM for ThinkPad T540p

This 8 GB DDR3L SODIMM module is built specifically for the Lenovo ThinkPad T540p notebook. It provides a straightforward memory upgrade for users looking to increase system responsiveness on this platform. The unbuffered, non-ECC design matches the original memory configuration required by the laptop.

DDR3L 1600 MHz CL11 at 1.35 V

The decisive specification is the DDR3L 1600 MHz speed grade with CL11 timings operating at 1.35 V. This voltage and speed combination is required for stable operation in the T540p; standard 1.5 V DDR3 modules are not electrically compatible with this system.

Tool-free slot access with two-socket limit

Installation involves opening the bottom memory door and inserting the 204-pin stick into an available slot; no tools are required beyond a small screwdriver for the cover. The system supports a maximum of 16 GB across two sockets, so this single 8 GB module leaves one slot free for a future matching upgrade. Builders needing more than 16 GB total capacity or ECC error correction cannot use this part.

How it compares

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Price $20.99
Cheaper than about 90% of the 21,161 comparable items (median $397.99).
Total capacity 8 GB
Lower than about 80% of the 20,941 comparable items (median 32 GB).
Price per GB $2.62 per GB
Cheaper than about 91% of the 20,941 comparable items (median $8.19 per GB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameComputer Memory Solutions
Model nameCM10246412800SODRL
Total capacity8 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 T540P Notebook
In the box
Included items1 Memory RAM Stick

Questions about this item

What does the 1600 MHz speed mean once the module is installed in a ThinkPad T540p?

The module will run at 1600 MHz DDR3L if the platform supports that frequency; otherwise it down-clocks to the highest speed the system allows.

What does the 204-pin DDR3L interface cap in practice?

The SO-DIMM uses the 204-pin DDR3L keying and 1.35 V operation, limiting it to DDR3L-compatible slots that accept 1.35 V modules.

What does the module physically need to fit or mount in the ThinkPad T540p?

It requires one free 204-pin SO-DIMM slot; the T540p has two such sockets and supports a maximum of 16 GB total.

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