Lenovo IdeaPad Z500 20202

Laptop, from 2012 20 hardware reports
Memory
Up to 16 GB
2 laptop-size slots
SSD and charger
Coming next
Checked from separate sources
Upgradable

Yes. 2 slots, up to 16 GB seen working.

It takes DDR3-1600 laptop-size sticks (SO-DIMM).

Slots
2 SO-DIMM slots
Type
DDR3-1600 204-pin SO-DIMM
Most seen working
16 GB in two or more machines
Firmware says
16 GB maximum
How sure
20 of 20 reports show this layout
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Worked out from 20 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 Lenovo IdeaPad Z500 20202?

Yes. 2 slots, up to 16 GB seen working. It takes DDR3-1600 laptop-size sticks (SO-DIMM).

What type of RAM does the Lenovo IdeaPad Z500 20202 use?

DDR3-1600 laptop-size sticks (SO-DIMM, 204-pin).

How much RAM can the Lenovo IdeaPad Z500 20202 take?

Machines in the reports run up to 16 GB. That matches the 16 GB maximum the firmware reports.

Is this my laptop?

Check the model name on the label underneath. It should read IdeaPad Z500 20202.

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