Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15ICH - RAM Upgrade Guide
The Lenovo 330-15ICH laptop has two memory slots for RAM, but only one of these slots can be upgraded by the user. The maximum amount of memory the laptop can support is 20GB, with up to 16GB of that being installable in the user-accessible slot. The type of memory used is DDR4 SDRAM, and it comes in a small outline dual inline memory module (SODIMM) format. For optimal performance, the recommended clock speed for the RAM is 2400MHz, which corresponds to a PC4-19200 rating.
Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15ICH Memory Specifications & Maximum RAM Capacity
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Laptop Model | Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15ICH |
| Total memory slots | 2 (1 not upgradeable) |
| Maximum RAM | 20GB (up to 16GB in user accessible slot) |
| Memory type | DDR4 SDRAM |
| Form factor | SODIMM (Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Module) |
| Recommended RAM clock speed | 2400MHz (PC4-19200) |
| Voltage | Low - 1.2V |
| Number of pins | 260-pin |
FAQ about Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15ICH RAM
How many RAM slots does the Lenovo 330-15ICH have?
It has 2 RAM slots total, but only 1 is accessible for upgrades. The other slot has soldered memory that can't be removed.
What's the maximum RAM I can install in the 330-15ICH?
You can add up to 16GB in the user-accessible slot. Combined with the built-in memory, the laptop supports a maximum of 20GB total.
What type of RAM does this laptop use?
It uses DDR4 SODIMM modules - the smaller laptop-sized memory sticks, not the full-size desktop ones.
What speed RAM should I buy for the 330-15ICH?
Get 2400MHz DDR4 (also labeled as PC4-19200). The laptop might work with faster RAM, but it'll only run at 2400MHz anyway.
Can I replace both RAM sticks in this laptop?
No, only one slot is upgradeable. The other has permanent memory soldered to the motherboard, so you're stuck with whatever came from the factory in that slot.
Why does it say maximum 20GB when I can only add 16GB?
Because the laptop already has 4GB soldered on the motherboard. When you add a 16GB stick to the open slot, you get 20GB total (4GB built-in + 16GB added).