MEMORY UPGRADE IS IT POSSIBLE TO UPGRADE MY VGN AR230G FROM A 1GB MEMORY TO A 4GB MEMORY

IF you can wait awhile, get 1GB UPGRADE for under $2
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Go to eBay and search for EXACTLY this:

"1GB 1 GB Kits SDRAM PC2-4200S DDR2-533 533Mhz 200pin CL4 Laptop Memory RAM"


OR go here:

RAM SSD Upgrades Sony VAIO VGN N220E Crucial com


Another site said:

Memory Type: DDR2 Installed: 1GB (512MBx2) PC2-4200 Maximum: 2GB Speed: 533MHz

and another site here:
Sony VAIO VGN N220E MemoryUpgrades from Data Memory Systems

Manufacturer: Sony Model Name: VAIO VGN-N220E/B HD Bus Type: Standard Memory: 1024 MB (2 x 512 MB) Max Memory: 2048 MB Number of Sockets: Memory Comments: PC2-4200 533Mhz DDR2 SDRAM SO-DIMM 200-pin

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2GB memory max 1GB per slot

Usually, it is not possible to upgrade the cpu on a laptop. In rare cases where it is possible the upgrade usually costs nearly as much as a new laptop.
However, you can significantly upgrade the laptop's performance by adding more memory and by replacing the old slow hard drive.
Your Sony VGN-Z250 is usually supplied with 3GB of RAM memory. You can replace the existing memory modules with a new kit consisting of 2 x 2GB modules (total 4GB). The type of memory you need is "SO-DIMM" (meaning laptop size) DDR3 - 1066MHz (you may use 1333MHz memory but it will only run at 1066MHz speed). I would suggest either G-Skill or Crucial brand memory. And you can replace the hard drive with an SSD. You'll be amazed at the boost this provides, seriously. I would suggest either Samsung 840 EVO or Sandisk Ultra for an SSD. Both offer super-fast performance compared to your old spinning hard drive, and both have very low power consumption so they run cool and give your laptop a few extra minutes of battery power. You can clone/copy your existing Windows setup onto the SSD using free Macrium Reflect software or free software from the SSD maker's website. Or, you can do a fresh install of Windows.

Newegg has a great site to find the correct and most compatible memory for you Here.
To maximize your ram speed, use the same speed and types of ram

For example, if you have a 1GB right now, add three more 1GB than putting in a 2GB and 1GB.
If you have a 4GB ram stick right now, add another 4GB and not 2x2GB. Also make sure the MHz on the ram is the same, (1333, 1600, 2000)

Enjoy upgrading your computer!

You need to buy the same kind of memory and make sure your laptop support that amount of memory and any BIOS settings are updated for it.

you can get the drivers from here:

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http://esupport.sony.com/US/perl/swu-list.pl?mdl=VGN-AR230G

Hi there.
I recommend you get another stick of SODIMM to replace what seems to be the faulty stick.
If you are using XP or Vista X86 (32bit) then the system will only recognize 2.8 - 3GB of memory, only 64bit operating systems recognize the full 4GB.


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This is directly from the Sony site. Don't know how many pins there are, but if you order the PC2-4200 memory, it will work. Keep in mind that your computer will only accept up to 2gb.

Type: DDR2
Installed: 2GB PC2-4200 (1GBx2)
Maximum: 2GB
Speed: 533MHz

Don't k

You're gonna need two 1gb modules.

Hope this helps.

Best of luck!

The Crucial website suggests you can put 1GB in each slot. http://www.crucial.com/uk/store/listparts.aspx?model=VAIO%20VGN-S460%20Series Sony might know which CPUs will work with this. Hopefully any Pentium-M with 533 FSB.