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DDR3L-1600 204-pin SO-DIMM
Low-voltage DDR3 SO-DIMM class. This record identifies a distinct product or standards-defined module class; specifications not verified for this exact identity are deliberately left open.
IDENTITY: DDR3L-1600 204-pin SO-DIMM is cataloged as low-voltage ddr3 so-dimm class. Standards entries describe a module class; named manufacturer entries describe one SKU. Do not treat them as interchangeable records.
Recorded specifications
| Catalog identity | DDR3L-1600 204-pin SO-DIMM |
|---|---|
| Record type | Low-voltage DDR3 SO-DIMM class |
| Verified specifications | 204-pin SO-DIMM; DDR3L-1600 / PC3L-12800 class; 1.35 V nominal low-voltage operation. Capacity, rank, ECC, and CAS timing are module-specific; do not assume dual-voltage support from form factor alone. |
| Compatibility | Requires a DDR3L-capable laptop/embedded memory controller. DDR3L modules may be backward compatible at 1.5 V only when the module and host explicitly support it. DDR3 and DDR4 SO-DIMMs are not interchangeable. |
| Unverified/variable details | Only values supported by the cited standard or manufacturer source are stated. Confirm exact part number/revision, SPD, ranks, timings, and voltage on the specimen when not specified above. |
Platform compatibility and service
- Requires a DDR3L-capable laptop/embedded memory controller. DDR3L modules may be backward compatible at 1.5 V only when the module and host explicitly support it. DDR3 and DDR4 SO-DIMMs are not interchangeable.
- Before installation, record the full label, manufacturer, part number, revision/date code, contact condition, chip markings, and SPD contents where present.
- Use ESD precautions, handle the module by its edges, and never force it into a slot with different keying. Power down and follow the host’s service manual.
- For server/ECC modules, confirm CPU support, buffering type, channel population, supported ranks/densities, and firmware behavior; physical fit is not proof of ECC operation.
Archival and service notes
Standard/class entry, separate from specific Crucial module below. Verify exact host voltage support, module part number, organization, and BIOS capacity limits before installation. Photograph both sides before cleaning; retain the host manual, SPD dump, test host, BIOS revision, and memory-test result with the catalog record.
Sources & further reading
- JEDEC — DDR3 SDRAM (JESD79-3) standards indexJEDEC DDR3 generation reference; low-voltage class and module configuration must be checked against the relevant document.
- Kingston — Memory module compatibilityManufacturer overview of memory type and platform matching.
Manufacturer source identifies the named SKU where provided; standards pages describe a generation or module class. A source-family page may not capture every revision. Check the precise specimen and platform service documentation.