Sony VPCSB1V9R

Laptop, from 2011 6 hardware reports
Memory
Up to 12 GB
2 laptop-size slots
SSD and charger
Coming next
Checked from separate sources
Upgradable

Yes. 2 slots, up to 12 GB seen working.

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

Slots
2 SO-DIMM slots
Type
DDR3 204-pin SO-DIMM
Most seen working
12 GB in two or more machines
How sure
6 of 6 reports show this layout
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Worked out from 6 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 Sony VPCSB1V9R?

Yes. 2 slots, up to 12 GB seen working. It takes DDR3 laptop-size sticks (SO-DIMM).

What type of RAM does the Sony VPCSB1V9R use?

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

How much RAM can the Sony VPCSB1V9R take?

Machines in the reports run up to 12 GB.

Is this my laptop?

Check the model name on the label underneath. It should read VPCSB1V9R.

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