OWC 1S6D32R808GB 8GB DDR3 1600 CL11 2Rx8 204-pin 1.5V SODIMM memory upgrade

HP EliteBook DDR3 SODIMM upgrade

This single 8GB DDR3 1600 CL11 module targets owners of HP EliteBook 8460w, 8470p, 8470w, 8540p and 8540w laptops who need more memory for everyday multitasking. It follows JEDEC PC3-12800 timing at 1.5V and uses an unbuffered, non-ECC 2Rx8 layout. The part is a direct drop-in replacement for the factory slot in those models.

Sustained-load behaviour

Running at the rated 1600 MT/s speed with CL11 latency, the module delivers steady bandwidth for extended workloads such as large spreadsheets, multiple browser tabs or light virtual machines. Because it is a standard-voltage DDR3 SODIMM without a heat spreader, thermal throttling is not a concern inside the slim EliteBook chassis under normal office use. The JEDEC-compliant timing keeps the memory controller stable during long sessions.

Installation notes

The 204-pin SODIMM fits the user-accessible memory door on each listed EliteBook; most owners complete the swap in a few minutes with only a small screwdriver. Align the notch, press firmly until the side clips click, then verify the new 8GB total in BIOS or the operating system. If the system fails to POST, reseat the module and confirm the slot is not damaged; mismatched speeds or voltages are the usual cause of a no-boot result. Buyers needing ECC, registered DIMMs or capacities above 8GB per slot cannot use this part.