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Thanks. I was worried it might be something like that. When I bought the laptop it had been a customer return and so it was discounted - which is why I bought it. However even back then I had a range of problems which appeared to be the result of the original purchaser unscrupulously/deceptively  returning the laptop. I ended up putting up with the problems at the time because I had more important stuff going on and wore the loss. Fo the most part I've worked around the problems and this is just another one I'll have to live with. C'est la vie 😞 It's been a bit of a lemon but I can still work with it. Thanks for all your help. I'll be sure to stop hassling you now 🙂 Regards, Tom ... View more

Thanks again @daddle. Really appreciate all your advice. My apology for not actually stating the second question I have 🙂 I've posted it as a new post (Akoya S4216 BIOS Password ). But basically the question is around BIOS password. I tried to  get into the BIOS for the first time and it has a password. Is this normal? Is there a default password? Thanks, Tom   ... View more

Dear @daddle , Yes I'm in Australia. Thanks so much for your helpful and very quick replies. I greatly appreciate it. It's an excellent idea because currently the OS is not on the SSD. I reinstalled Windows as a way of cleaning out all the junk I've built up over the years and I'm pretty sure i reinstalled on the conventional HDD thinking that was the right location. The laptop has been sluggish ever since and now that makes a bit more sense with what you've suggested. I do have another question though and I'm wondering as you're so knowledgeable can I trouble you to ask it in this thread or should I start another? (I'm not sure on the general etiquette of forums as this is the first time I've ever used one) Again, huge thanks for your help so far. You saved me from needlessly spending money on new RAM. Tom ... View more

Thanks so much @daddle for replying to my question. I greatly appreciate it. Sorry I didn't provide MSN with other info. It's not something I've ever come across before. I've located it as you described and have provided it below: 30014769 Does this help to definitely know if I can put in the 2 8GB RAM modules. Once again thankyou for your help. Regards, Tom    ... View more

Dear Median Community,   I'm new to these forums so apology if I'm going about this the wrong way but this is the closet thread I'v found in relation to my question. I have an Akoya S4216 and I'm wondering if this is upgradeable to 16GB of RAM. The previous posts touched on this but did give the a definite answer. Any help is appreciated. Currently I have 8GB installed with 2 x 4GB modules. Can I replace these with 2 x 8GB modules? My system details are:   Model/Make: Medion Akoya S4216 CPU: Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-3317U CPU@1.7GHz, 1701 Mhz, 2 Core(s), 4 Logical Processor(s) Current Memory Modules (x2): hynix $GB 1Rx8 PC3-10600S-9-11-B2 BIOS: American Megatrends Inc. 505, 28/09/2012   Thanks, Tom.   ... View more