eMachines G730

Laptop, from 2010 5 hardware reports
Memory
Up to 6 GB
2+ laptop-size slots
SSD and charger
Coming next
Checked from separate sources
Upgradable

Yes. At least 2 slots, up to 6 GB seen working.

It takes DDR3-1333 laptop-size sticks (SO-DIMM).

Slots
At least 2 SO-DIMM slots
Firmware lists
4 sockets, but no machine in the reports had more than 2 filled. Many laptops list sockets that aren't there, and some workstations hide two slots under the keyboard.
Type
DDR3-1333 204-pin SO-DIMM
Most seen working
6 GB in two or more machines
Firmware says
16 GB maximum (often wrong, so we show what machines run)
How sure
5 of 5 reports show this layout
See 8 GB DDR3-1333 SO-DIMM on AmazonOpens an Amazon search for this exact spec.

Worked out from 5 hardware reports of this laptop. Sources and method. Updated 9 Nov 2026.

2+ laptop-size slots
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Questions

Can I upgrade the RAM in the eMachines G730?

Yes. At least 2 slots, up to 6 GB seen working. It takes DDR3-1333 laptop-size sticks (SO-DIMM).

What type of RAM does the eMachines G730 use?

DDR3-1333 laptop-size sticks (SO-DIMM, 204-pin).

How much RAM can the eMachines G730 take?

Machines in the reports run up to 6 GB. The firmware reports a maximum of 16 GB, a figure that is often wrong.

Is this my laptop?

Check the model name on the label underneath. It should read G730.

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