Question Check if laptop has up-gradable memory

[markfresh]

Hi i have a MSi modern B13, after googing it seem i have onboard memory but,
after running gpu-z its saying i have the following :
Slot 1# and 2#
Samsung DDR4 8g 3200
Part number m471a1g44bb0-cwe

When running cmd prompt it is saying
C:\Windows\System32>wmic memphysical get maxcapacity
MaxCapacity
67108864

But crucial system scan is saying 8gig max non-removable

See gpu-z and cruicial pic below
Thanks

https://imgur.com/a/EkQKnjA

https://imgur.com/a/HegiuWL

View: https://imgur.com/a/HegiuWL

View: https://imgur.com/a/EkQKnjA

 

[CountMike]

Hi i have a MSi modern B13, after googing it seem i have onboard memory but,
after running gpu-z its saying i have the following :
Slot 1# and 2#
Samsung DDR4 8g 3200
Part number m471a1g44bb0-cwe

When running cmd prompt it is saying
C:\Windows\System32>wmic memphysical get maxcapacity
MaxCapacity
67108864

But crucial system scan is saying 8gig max non-removable

See gpu-z and cruicial pic below
Thanks

https://imgur.com/a/EkQKnjA

https://imgur.com/a/HegiuWL

View: https://imgur.com/a/HegiuWL

View: https://imgur.com/a/EkQKnjA

Just because memory is non-removable/soldered that doesn't mean it's not considered a "slot". In your case better contact MSI or you can check it by opening bottom cover.

 

[BFG-9000]

Here's a picture of the inside of a B13M:

It looks exactly like the B12M did:

Those are DDR4 chips next to the CPU socket.

 

[markfresh]

Here's a picture of the inside of a B13M:

It looks exactly like the B12M did:

Those are DDR4 chips next to the CPU socket.

Thanks for the replies and the pics, and its chips damn,
looks like no ram upgrade for me 🙁

 

[logainofhades]

Yea I see nothing about a free slot to add more, on top of what is soldered. That is pretty scummy of MSI selling such a hamstrung product.

 

[geofelt]

Crucial seems to think upgrades are possible:
https://eu.crucial.com/compatible-upgrade-for/msi(microstar)/modern-15-h-b13m
Look for youtube videos of the process.
Here is one I found:

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eI5whlE982E

 

[Misgar]

I have known laptop manufacturers who obligingly hide components on the other side of the main PCB, requiring complete removal from the case, or under a metal screening cover. A SODIMM slot might even be hidden under the battery. Then again, you might be unlucky and find it's not upgradeable.

 

[geofelt]

At about 2.31 in the upgrade video it shows two ram sticks that look to be upgradeable.
Markfresh... follow the tutorial video to uncover the ram slots to verify for yourself.

 

[markfresh]

Thanks for the replies, unfortunately my bm13 is the same as the pic above linked by BFG-9000 .
Maybe the bm-H-13 is different, also confirmed by msi see below 🙁
"
For your MSI Modern 15 B13M, the supported memory specifications are as follows:
Onboard (soldered)
Max 16GB
DDR4-3200

The memory is onboard (non-removable) and cannot be upgraded or replaced.
We hope that our suggestions will help you. Thank you!"