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Every kit is matched to your machine's slots and checked against its published specs before we list it.
DDR2 · SO-DIMM · up to 533 MT/s
2×512MB = 1GB
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Every option here is verified to fit this system. Muted means it fits too — we just don't stock it right now. Pick one to switch.
Software for your upgrade — matched to your IBM ThinkPad T43 1871-xxx.
Checks the drivers on your IBM ThinkPad T43 1871-xxx, installs the safe updates Windows offers, guides the rest to the official download — and confirms exactly which of the upgrades above your machine has room for.
IBM ThinkPad T43 1871-xxx takes DDR2 SODIMM memory, 2 slots, up to 2 GB. Every option above matches those requirements, so it typically installs and runs without any firmware change.
“Spec match” means the module matches your system’s published specifications; it isn’t yet confirmed against a manufacturer tool.
Specifications reported for the IBM ThinkPad T43 1871-xxx.
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