How does you pc run after you have changed the ram I'm just bought a 32gb ram that I'm gonna put in it but really wanna know does it make a difference?
@@bikerc100 I've just opened my Y540 to check what memory is originally shipped with. I've unplugged it, checked it is CL19 8GB (so decided to buy 2x16GB CL15). All this without disconnecting battery as it was not mentioned in the video and I just forgot to think about it. But nothing bad happened in my case. Probably when I'll be putting my new RAM I will not disconnect battery as well since it is dealing with small delicate plugs. UPDATE: Done. Nothing bad happened but I was careful :-)
Thanks for the vid, I successfully added 8GB RAM - my first time doing something like this. It wasn't as easy as it looks on the video tho, getting the cover off was a real struggle, and installing the RAM got me anxious because I think my holding pin was a little more bent than it should be but I managed to pop it in in the end.
I see in the description you now have a live to either 2x16gb Ram sticks or 1 x 16gb ram stick for a total of 24GB. I just wanted to check if running the stock 8gb ram stick and a new 16gb ram stick like the one listed would cause any issues in my Y540? You mentioned for dual channel you needed to have the same capacity and speed?
@@bikerc100 From what I read around, the general concensus is that it is sensible to do this if you can first. Hardest bit for me was getting the case off!
I just got done with the upgrade. The battery terminal looked tricky to remove so I didn't want to mess with it and just added the ram. Thankfully nothing went wrong and it was a success 😁
Hey! Thanks for the video. I don't see the 8gb ram chip you said was in the description, only 1x and 2x16 gb ones. I could have just misheard, however.
Hi, I wanted to upgrade my y530's memory, but in amazon I found that they sell single rank and dual rank memory cards. What's the difference there and what do you recommend me?? Thx in advance
Can I install 8gb(stock) + 32gb/16gb(crucial or sth else) = total(40gb/24gb)? I mean by only considering the same frequency of RAM cards and not having the same size.
Yes, you can. It would double your RAM to 16GB and, as long as it's the same speed and capacity it will run in dual channel.mode giving a nice speed boost.
I have an Y540 with i5 9300h, gtx 1650 and one stick of 8gb ram, and I use the laptop for playing games in high settings and using blender, should I buy 1x16gb or just 1x8gb? The price difference of those two in my country is $30-40.
In theory, the BIOS should detect the timings of the slower RAM and set both sticks to run at the slower CAS Latency. I haven't tested it, but this is how it should work.
My new legion Y540 i7 is not detecting my Rode mic.. My old lenovo ideapad 510 pop ups when i plug anything amd ask whats that. But new y540 Utomatically detect it as an headset or something what to do
Thanks for instruction! It will be very useful for me, because I want to upgrade my memory too. I have just few question. Do I need remove battery (at least the cable) before I upgrade the RAM? In the other upgrading videos, the man was removed that. Second question... What do you think, if I upgrade the RAM, can the warranty be canceled? Thank you very much in advance!
Sorry for replying a year later, but in case you still need it: it's recommended that you remove/unplug the battery before performing any services to your laptop. Also, upgrading the RAM should not void the warranty, as long as you don't damage your laptop during the upgrade.
I just upgraded my y540 with a second 8gb ram and a Samsung evo plus 500gb ssd. The laptop is now extremely noisy. Much noisier than before the upgrade. Is this going to harm the laptop? Is there a way to make the fans a little quieter?
Hi, it shouldn't be any louder than before. Just adding more RAM and another SSD should be creating that much extra heat. I only really notice the fans kicking in when playing games or editing 4K video, otherside they aren't even audible. It won't harm the laptop, as it would shut down before any heat related damage occurs. You could try turning off the Intelligent Cooling option under Power settings in the Lenovo Vantage application.
BarTech TV thank you for the reply and the video really helped me btw. So thanks again. One other thing was that on the original there was a soft blue strip on the existing ssd. The original was shorter and was attached to a metal plate and on that metal plate was this blue strip. I carefully took it off and put it on top of the new ssd - minus the metal plate. Is this something I should have done or should I just discard the blue strip?
Good video but I'm only showing 12Gb in the BIOS (8gb originally and just added another 8gb). I've seen reference to the msconfig/boot/maximum memory option but there's no way to alter the max value here. it's the same CL19 type ram so lost as to why it's not giving the whole 8 GB
You can pair the existing 8GB RAM with à 16MB module for a total of 24GB or a 32GB module for a total of 40GB but the RAM will run in single channel mode instead of dual channel, since dual channel mode requires two modules of the same capacityl. If you really need more than 16GB it would be best to sell the 8GB that shipped in the computer and buy a pair of 16GB modules. That would give you the best performance.
yes u can, u gotta buy an SSD of any size u want, but it has to be an Nvme or m.2 u gotta check your motherboard interface here u got a video to see the diference between an Nvme and m.2 (go to minute 4:40): ua-cam.com/video/fJCHx7mZEKo/v-deo.html&ab_channel=CareyHolzman be aware u will need to reinstall windows of course, but dont be afraid i have done the same thing u want to do and it works rlly well. good luck bro (im a software engineer btw)
Are the cooling fans on Y530 and Y540 the same? I own y540 and the fans require replacement, but I'm only able to find fans of y530 in the store near me. Can I use them instead? Because they look kinda similar. Will it work the same?
Se instalar duas memorias do tamanho diferente, não vai puder habilitar dual channel. Se instalar duas memorias do mesmo tamanho, pode habilitar dual channel, resultando em um aumentação de desempenho de entre 2 e 5%, dependendo do jogo. Fora disso, não teria problema nenhuma em usar um de 8Gb e outro de 16Gb.
what if I buy the 16gb ram module. Is it ok if I have "just" 24gb ram ? Also I think this 8gb is single ranked and the 16gb will be dual ranked. Is that a issue ?
24 GB (8 + 16) will work fine but both RAM modules will run in single channel mode. To get the RAM to run in dual channel mode they'd need to be the same capacity. The performance difference will probably not even be perceptible, as its mostly integrated GPU's that benefit the most from dual channel RAM.
I have 8 Can I add another 16 so i can have 24 in total and will this effect gaming performance in a good or bad way (by using different size of sticks)
You can add an extra 16 to get 24 and the gaming performance will be the same as it is now. If you added another 8 instead, the RAM would run in dual channel mode for a 3-15% increase in gaming performance depending on the game.
If you spill water on a laptop, the most important thing is to turn it off as quickly as possible. Open it up and remove the battery. Allow it to dry for at least 48 hours before trying to turn it on, as if you turn it on while the motherboard it wet, you risk shorting something which could burn out a surface mount component. If you prefer, you can open it up, remove the motherboard (follow the steps in the official Hardware Maintenance Manual at download.lenovo.com/consumer/mobiles_pub/legion_y540-15irh_pg0_hmm_201904.pdf). Then clean the motherboard with 99% Isopropyl alcohol, which will displace any water on the board and evaporate quickly without leaving any residue. After it's dry you can replace the motherboard and try turning it on.
It depends on what you normally use the pc for. If you are doing gaming and light-to-medium editing, then 16 GB should be good enough. If you are consistently using the pc for heavy editing and rendering, 32 GB would be a good investment.
@@BartechTV Would single channel mode with 24GB still give a significant boost in gaming, or is it best to get another 8GB and have them work in dual channel mode?
Tha was a nice video. I have one doubt. I have Legion Y540-15IRH with 8GB ram. To upgrade the ram I have bought and installed HyperX Impact 16GB 2666MHz DDR4 CL15 260-Pin SODIMM Laptop Memory (HX426S15IB2/16) . But once installed the speed reduced to 2400MHz from 2666MHz. Is this something expected or need to update any settings? Kindly assist.
Never go with that Samsung RAM in any case. My 10 month old Y530 has bad modules (10k+ MemTest86 errors), and I will upgrade from 2x8 Samsung to 2x16 Corsair.
Excellent video, together the one with the hdd/ssd! You're doing a great job, simple and short videos, straight to the point!
This helped me upgrade my RAM from 8GB to 16GB on my Y530. Thanks a lot !
How does you pc run after you have changed the ram I'm just bought a 32gb ram that I'm gonna put in it but really wanna know does it make a difference?
I'm planning to do it on my y540. Just one question, did you disconnect the battery from the terminal before you inserted the ram?
@@bikerc100 I've just opened my Y540 to check what memory is originally shipped with. I've unplugged it, checked it is CL19 8GB (so decided to buy 2x16GB CL15). All this without disconnecting battery as it was not mentioned in the video and I just forgot to think about it. But nothing bad happened in my case. Probably when I'll be putting my new RAM I will not disconnect battery as well since it is dealing with small delicate plugs. UPDATE: Done. Nothing bad happened but I was careful :-)
@@zygmuntjr Did you see a performance boost?
@@ilmir1397 AFAIK each ot is limited to 16GB
simple but very informative! thanks for sharing this guide! keep it up!
Thank you! I just went from 8GB to 32GB (took out the old 8 and put in 2x16's). Great addition for all the live streaming and DJ applications.
Thanks for the vid, I successfully added 8GB RAM - my first time doing something like this.
It wasn't as easy as it looks on the video tho, getting the cover off was a real struggle, and installing the RAM got me anxious because I think my holding pin was a little more bent than it should be but I managed to pop it in in the end.
I see in the description you now have a live to either 2x16gb Ram sticks or 1 x 16gb ram stick for a total of 24GB. I just wanted to check if running the stock 8gb ram stick and a new 16gb ram stick like the one listed would cause any issues in my Y540? You mentioned for dual channel you needed to have the same capacity and speed?
Thank you 😊
Very straightforward, thanks!
Thanks. Excellent video. This helped a lot and avoided damages for sure.
Thanks for the video, I noticed you didn't disconnect the battery, is it safe to do it without doing this?
For those that are looking, I unplugged the battery connector when I upgraded my Legion 5p....fiddly but better safe then sorry.
Thanks buddy. I'm going to do it on my y540 and was wondering if I should disconnect the battery too.
@@bikerc100 From what I read around, the general concensus is that it is sensible to do this if you can first. Hardest bit for me was getting the case off!
I just got done with the upgrade. The battery terminal looked tricky to remove so I didn't want to mess with it and just added the ram. Thankfully nothing went wrong and it was a success 😁
Thanks a lot for the help man ! Simple but to the point 👍
Hey, many thanks for the tutorial, if i do this will my PC remain in warranty (in case problems that don't involve RAM happened) ?
Yes, you will keep your warranty. Lenovo isn't Apple.
BarTech TV 😂 lol
А питание батареи почему не отключили? Поддерживается горячая замена?
он безграмотный везун.
Finally clear instructions how to do it right ! Thanks
Hello. How do I know if the ram that Im buying its compatible with my laptop? what details should I give attention?
Hi,
I have a 81SX (LENOVO_MT_81SX_BU_idea_FM_Legion Y540-15IRH, can i add 32GB at 3200Mhz?
do you recomned any RAM?
best regads,
John
As far as I know Y540 max supported speed is 2666
@@abdhooma correct
Thank you very much this was very informative, as well as easy to understand and follow.
Nice video man, was thinking of making my 8gb VRAM into 16, and this video will be very helpful
Ended up using a hyper X ram stick 9 months later, and cleaned the fans at the same time, will report back with performance improvements
@@AceVenturaWhenNatureCalls Hey, i'm planning to upgrade from 8 to 16, did you gain any noticeable boost?
@@AnkitSingh-ez5gc worth the money.. easy to do.. valorant works better but no actual before and after test
@@AceVenturaWhenNatureCalls oh alright, thanks for the reply man !
8gb and 16gb with same 2666 freq is compatible? @BarTech TV
Thanks for this video dude. Big thanks!
Excellent. Very well shown. I'm a follower now! Thank you.
Great vid thanks! Should it really be the same capacity ?
Thanksss for this vid!! I managed to install mine properly!
Hey! Thanks for the video. I don't see the 8gb ram chip you said was in the description, only 1x and 2x16 gb ones. I could have just misheard, however.
Hi, I wanted to upgrade my y530's memory, but in amazon I found that they sell single rank and dual rank memory cards. What's the difference there and what do you recommend me?? Thx in advance
What is that screen at 4:41 ? How did you do that ?
Its bios 🙄
Wtf u dont know that
Can I install 8gb(stock) + 32gb/16gb(crucial or sth else) = total(40gb/24gb)?
I mean by only considering the same frequency of RAM cards and not having the same size.
Yes, you can.
Thanks. Does it affect the warranty thing if we open it up?
No, as long as you don't break anything it won't affect your warranty
BarTech TV great! Thanks man!
which is the best ram rip jaw gskills or kingstone please reply.does it have more performance
I have 8gb ram in my Y530 Can I add another 8gb from another brand?
and thanks for the video
Yes, you can. It would double your RAM to 16GB and, as long as it's the same speed and capacity it will run in dual channel.mode giving a nice speed boost.
I have an Y540 with i5 9300h, gtx 1650 and one stick of 8gb ram, and I use the laptop for playing games in high settings and using blender, should I buy 1x16gb or just 1x8gb? The price difference of those two in my country is $30-40.
Hi is it important to match the cl thing too in the ram exemple i got a 8 ram with 2666 ddr4 cl15 can add one with cl 18 with it ?
In theory, the BIOS should detect the timings of the slower RAM and set both sticks to run at the slower CAS Latency. I haven't tested it, but this is how it should work.
So you sure it would work even with diffrent brands ?
@@Rambeau_ didnyou mix ram with different CL? Did it work fine?
My new legion Y540 i7 is not detecting my Rode mic..
My old lenovo ideapad 510 pop ups when i plug anything amd ask whats that. But new y540 Utomatically detect it as an headset or something what to do
Thanks for instruction! It will be very useful for me, because I want to upgrade my memory too. I have just few question. Do I need remove battery (at least the cable) before I upgrade the RAM? In the other upgrading videos, the man was removed that. Second question... What do you think, if I upgrade the RAM, can the warranty be canceled? Thank you very much in advance!
Sorry for replying a year later, but in case you still need it: it's recommended that you remove/unplug the battery before performing any services to your laptop. Also, upgrading the RAM should not void the warranty, as long as you don't damage your laptop during the upgrade.
@@rengokufan123 Thank you very much! I upgraded the ram, and it works perfectly.
is it possible to install a 2x32 gb ram for this laptop? is it can handle 64gb of ram?
Yes, you can install 64GB of RAM.
How much does the additional RAM cost you and which are reliable sources to purchase
That was very helpful, thank you so much!
I just upgraded my y540 with a second 8gb ram and a Samsung evo plus 500gb ssd. The laptop is now extremely noisy. Much noisier than before the upgrade. Is this going to harm the laptop? Is there a way to make the fans
a little quieter?
Hi, it shouldn't be any louder than before. Just adding more RAM and another SSD should be creating that much extra heat. I only really notice the fans kicking in when playing games or editing 4K video, otherside they aren't even audible. It won't harm the laptop, as it would shut down before any heat related damage occurs. You could try turning off the Intelligent Cooling option under Power settings in the Lenovo Vantage application.
BarTech TV thank you for the reply and the video really helped me btw. So thanks again. One other thing was that on the original there was a soft blue strip on the existing ssd. The original was shorter and was attached to a metal plate and on that metal plate was this blue strip. I carefully took it off and put it on top of the new ssd - minus the metal plate. Is this something I should have done or should I just discard the blue strip?
Good video but I'm only showing 12Gb in the BIOS (8gb originally and just added another 8gb). I've seen reference to the msconfig/boot/maximum memory option but there's no way to alter the max value here. it's the same CL19 type ram so lost as to why it's not giving the whole 8 GB
Buen video , tienen alguno del cambio del procesador dd un legion como este ? Saludos
Lo siento pero no es posible.
Thanks for the video. Is it possible to pair the existing ram with a 2666mhz 16gig ddr 4 ram or a 32gig module?
You can pair the existing 8GB RAM with à 16MB module for a total of 24GB or a 32GB module for a total of 40GB but the RAM will run in single channel mode instead of dual channel, since dual channel mode requires two modules of the same capacityl. If you really need more than 16GB it would be best to sell the 8GB that shipped in the computer and buy a pair of 16GB modules. That would give you the best performance.
@@BartechTV Thanks a ton! Thats very helpful :)
Great explanations! Thank you!
wheres da link for da sodims?
Hey i noticed while selecting the OS to boot into, there were mac logos along with windows logo. Can you tell what was that.. ?
That was the Clover boot selection screen. I have macOS Catalina installed on the NVMe drive and Windows on the SATA drive, so that I can dual boot.
Aun vale la pena mejorarla hoy en día?
Sí, claro. Es una buena computadora.
@@BartechTV hola amigo me puede decir por favor. Que tipo de ram de 16 gb le pongo gracias
@@BartechTVI'll be 16 🥺
Thank you for making this video
Great video! May I ask does this laptop support 3200 ram?
Nope. 2666
Hello , i have the same laptop vut with hdd and it becomed tooo slow i want add ssd for the OS and leave the hdd for storage can i do that
yes u can, u gotta buy an SSD of any size u want, but it has to be an Nvme or m.2 u gotta check your motherboard interface here u got a video to see the diference between an Nvme and m.2 (go to minute 4:40): ua-cam.com/video/fJCHx7mZEKo/v-deo.html&ab_channel=CareyHolzman
be aware u will need to reinstall windows of course, but dont be afraid i have done the same thing u want to do and it works rlly well. good luck bro (im a software engineer btw)
hello, what brand and the original ssd thank you
Thank you so much. Solid video.
Thanks alot for the detailed info
do we still need to set the ram for running on 2666mhz, after we installed in?
Yohanes Baptista no need to set the RAM it should be auto
thank you, it was very useful!
Are the cooling fans on Y530 and Y540 the same? I own y540 and the fans require replacement, but I'm only able to find fans of y530 in the store near me. Can I use them instead? Because they look kinda similar. Will it work the same?
Yes. I currently have a 530 fan in my 540, works great.
Can you enable xmp/docp in the bios?
Thanks a lot so helpful bro.
how much ohms does the motherboard support
Nice video!Just added another 8GB RAM successfully!
Very easy to follow video. Thank you
What is the ram you bought please?
Can I use a crucial 16gb ram for my Lenovo y540 ?
Do we have to get the same ram speed 2666 or we can upgradz to 3200 ram speed ?
You can use 3200mhz RAM but it will still run at 2666Mhz in the laptop, because it's limited by the motherboard chipset and BIOS.
nice video,new subscriber here
Helpful video, thank you
what is usable ram in it ?
Esse cartão da NOS é o melhor deste video haha
I wonder if we lose the warranty if we are doing this while the laptop still has 1 year of warranty
The laptop will not lose warranty unless you cause damage during the upgrade.
Hello, I have an y540 with 8gb ddr4 at 2666mhz ram in it. Is there a problem if I try to install an 16gb ram on the other slot?
Se instalar duas memorias do tamanho diferente, não vai puder habilitar dual channel. Se instalar duas memorias do mesmo tamanho, pode habilitar dual channel, resultando em um aumentação de desempenho de entre 2 e 5%, dependendo do jogo. Fora disso, não teria problema nenhuma em usar um de 8Gb e outro de 16Gb.
Do i loose warranty if open it to upgrade ram ?
No. This isn't Apple. Lenovo doesn't invalidate your warranty for upgrading things like RAM or SSD.
@@BartechTV thats good thanks
might get the same ram in you video
Do I lose my warranty if I want to upgrade my RAM?
Could you please provide a link to the RAM you bought?
Hi, it's the G.SKILL Ripjaws 8GB DDR4-2666MHz CL19. I'll post a link in the description later today
what if I buy the 16gb ram module. Is it ok if I have "just" 24gb ram ? Also I think this 8gb is single ranked and the 16gb will be dual ranked. Is that a issue ?
24 GB (8 + 16) will work fine but both RAM modules will run in single channel mode. To get the RAM to run in dual channel mode they'd need to be the same capacity. The performance difference will probably not even be perceptible, as its mostly integrated GPU's that benefit the most from dual channel RAM.
@@BartechTV thank you
could i also remove the 8gb one that is given and ad 2 16gb?
Yes you can
@@BartechTVme pude decir que tipo de ram de 16 gb le pongo por favor
Does increasing RAM help in better gaming experience?? Pls reply.
Normally 16 GB ram should be good enough for gaming. I don't think there's much noticeable difference between 16 and 32 GB for gaming.
Is it better to have 8+8 gb ram or one 16gb ram? Which once will be better?
It is better to have two 8GB sticks of RAM since it will then work in dual channel mode, which is faster.
Can it be any ddr4 2666mhz ram??
Tkank you ❤
is it worth buying another 1x16 GB ram for my laptop to make it 32gigs? (its i5-9300h and 1660ti)
Not really for gaming. You wouldn't notice much, if any, improvement. For things like 4K video editing it may be worth it.
I have 8
Can I add another 16 so i can have 24 in total and will this effect gaming performance in a good or bad way (by using different size of sticks)
You can add an extra 16 to get 24 and the gaming performance will be the same as it is now. If you added another 8 instead, the RAM would run in dual channel mode for a 3-15% increase in gaming performance depending on the game.
Thank you very good instructions 😀👍
Hello, I dropped a little water on my legion y540, is it waterproof or am I in big trouble? Plz respond
If you spill water on a laptop, the most important thing is to turn it off as quickly as possible. Open it up and remove the battery. Allow it to dry for at least 48 hours before trying to turn it on, as if you turn it on while the motherboard it wet, you risk shorting something which could burn out a surface mount component.
If you prefer, you can open it up, remove the motherboard (follow the steps in the official Hardware Maintenance Manual at download.lenovo.com/consumer/mobiles_pub/legion_y540-15irh_pg0_hmm_201904.pdf).
Then clean the motherboard with 99% Isopropyl alcohol, which will displace any water on the board and evaporate quickly without leaving any residue. After it's dry you can replace the motherboard and try turning it on.
Why is it showing 2 apple logos?!
Can I upgrade the SSD for the y540?
Yes for sure you can
does opening your laptop yourself void the warranty ?
No, it doesn't.
Is it possible to use 3200mhz memory?
It will work fine, it will just run at the lower speed.
Is it worth to have 32g ram?
It depends on what you normally use the pc for. If you are doing gaming and light-to-medium editing, then 16 GB should be good enough.
If you are consistently using the pc for heavy editing and rendering, 32 GB would be a good investment.
Thank you !
my y530 only had 4 long screws
Can I use a 16gb and 8gb combination?
Yes, you can. You would then have 24GB RAM total, although it would be working in single channel mode rather than dual channel mode.
@@BartechTV Would single channel mode with 24GB still give a significant boost in gaming, or is it best to get another 8GB and have them work in dual channel mode?
@@RPaulino11 another 8gb for dual channel
Can you put a 32gb ram or is 16 the max?
You can put 32GB. It works fine.
Thank you
does a Legion y530 support 32 gb ram?
Yes, it does.
@@BartechTVcomo lo hago. Puedo sacarle los dos ram de 8gb para poner los dos de 16gb ram
Can I lose my warrantly if I do this?
No, the warranty will only be voided if you damage the laptop during the upgrade.
The scariest part was definitely putting in the ram.😂
done by me in 15 min. no problem
drunk btw
Would it work if i added a 16 GB ram next to the 8 gb one, so it would be 24 GB total?
Darkexeblius I have tried that,2 RAM with different GB should work fine
Tha was a nice video. I have one doubt. I have Legion Y540-15IRH with 8GB ram. To upgrade the ram I have bought and installed
HyperX Impact 16GB 2666MHz DDR4 CL15 260-Pin SODIMM Laptop Memory (HX426S15IB2/16)
.
But once installed the speed reduced to 2400MHz from 2666MHz. Is this something expected or need to update any settings?
Kindly assist.
Thank you
can i upgrade to 32gb?
Yes. You just need to remove the 8GB that shipped in the computer and install two 16GB DDR4-2666Mhz SO-DIMMs.
Never go with that Samsung RAM in any case. My 10 month old Y530 has bad modules (10k+ MemTest86 errors), and I will upgrade from 2x8 Samsung to 2x16 Corsair.
The hardest thing to find in this world is the screwdriver when needed.
Nice video