Question Maximum RAM, maximum HDD capacity and a manual for Sony Vaio Model PCG-71C11M, product name VPCEL3S1E?

[PeterMuellerr]

I wish to upgrade RAM and a hard drive for Sony Vaio PCG-71C11M, product name VPCEL3S1E. Unfortunately, I failed to find a full manual for the laptop online, just scattered, probably unreliable information here and there. Any help on the manual? I need the maximum RAM spec (I saw 2 slots inside) and maximum hard drive capacity (2.5 inch, looks like SATAIII). The processor is AMD E-...[some number]. I don't have the laptop at my regular own disposal to look up more stuff.

 

[Phillip Corcoran]

Max RAM: 8GB (2 x 4GB) according to the Specs Sheet

Max HDD or SSD: 2TB (based on my own knowledge of limiting factors)

Manual -- unable to help I'm afraid.

 

[PeterMuellerr]

Max RAM: 8GB (2 x 4GB) according to the Specs Sheet

Max HDD or SSD: 2TB (based on my own knowledge of limiting factors)

Manual -- unable to help I'm afraid.

Thanks for max 8 GB RAM.
I found a spec page for the product. It's VPCEL3S1E, hence, consider https://www.sony.co.uk/electronics/support/laptop-pc-vpc-series/vpcel3s1e/specifications, except the color is black . Do you give the same advice concerning the hard drive or would you like to change it?

 

[Phillip Corcoran]

The 640 GB shown in those specs merely refers to the capacity of the HDD that the laptop ships with, it does not mean 640 GB is the maximum that the laptop supports (if that's what you were thinking).

I still say it should support a 2 TB drive.

 

[PeterMuellerr]

The 640 GB shown in those specs merely refers to the capacity of the HDD that the laptop ships with, it does not mean 640 GB is the maximum that the laptop supports (if that's what you were thinking).

I still say it should support a 2 TB drive.

Got it, thanks!