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Difficulty: MediumRAM Types and Characteristics

A field technician is servicing a compact mobile laptop for a remote employee. Upon inspecting the system board, the technician notes that the motherboard requires a 260-pin memory module engineered specifically for space-constrained laptop enclosures. Which memory module form factor should the technician select for this installation?

  1. Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Module (SO-DIMM)Answer
  2. B
    Standard Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM)
  3. C
    Registered Dual Inline Memory Module (RDIMM)
  4. D
    M.2 NVMe expansion card

Answer

Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Module (SO-DIMM)
Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Modules (SO-DIMMs) are designed specifically for laptops and compact systems where internal space is restricted. A 260-pin SO-DIMM is the standard module specification for DDR4 laptop RAM upgrades.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze the hardware physical constraints from the scenario
The target computer is a compact laptop requiring high-density, reduced-size RAM.
Laptops use compact form factors due to limited internal chassis space.
2
Identify the matching pin count and memory form factor
DDR4 laptop memory utilizes a 260-pin SO-DIMM configuration.
SO-DIMMs measure approximately half the length of desktop DIMMs, making them standard for laptop systems.

Key Concept

RAM Form Factors (DIMM vs. SO-DIMM)
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RAM Types and Characteristics

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