How much RAM does the Lenovo W520 support?

The W520 supports up to 32GB of memory across 4 slot(s), up to 8GB per slot.

What storage drives fit the Lenovo W520?

Compatible drive types: SATA 2.5" Hard Drive, SATA 2.5" SSD.

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SATA 2.5" SSD

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The drive bay size is inferred from the system's reported storage interface.
Compatibility is based on published specifications, not yet confirmed against a manufacturer tool.

SATA 2.5" Hard Drive

This option is out of stock.

The drive bay size is inferred from the system's reported storage interface.
Compatibility is based on published specifications, not yet confirmed against a manufacturer tool.

System specifications for Lenovo W520

Specifications reported for the Lenovo W520.

Memory type: DDR3
Memory slots: 4
Maximum memory: 32GB
Max per slot: 8GB
Rated speed: 1333 MT/s
Chipset: Intel® HM65 Express
Processor: i7-2720QM

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Your system

Lenovo W520Storage Upgrades

Change system Auto-detect

8 guaranteed-fit options

Internal drives

Matched to this machine's drive bays and slots.

SATA 2.5" SSD

This option is out of stock.

The drive bay size is inferred from the system's reported storage interface.
Compatibility is based on published specifications, not yet confirmed against a manufacturer tool.

SATA 2.5" Hard Drive

This option is out of stock.

The drive bay size is inferred from the system's reported storage interface.
Compatibility is based on published specifications, not yet confirmed against a manufacturer tool.

System specifications for Lenovo W520

Specifications reported for the Lenovo W520.

Memory type: DDR3
Memory slots: 4
Maximum memory: 32GB
Max per slot: 8GB
Rated speed: 1333 MT/s
Chipset: Intel® HM65 Express
Processor: i7-2720QM

Software

Free tools from Seifelden — no purchase needed.

Seifelden Upgrade AssistantFree

Lenovo W520Storage Upgrades

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Internal drives

SATA 2.5" SSD

SATA 2.5" Hard Drive

System specifications for Lenovo W520

Software

Lenovo W520Storage Upgrades

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Internal drives

SATA 2.5" SSD

SATA 2.5" Hard Drive

System specifications for Lenovo W520

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