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IdeaPad 3 15ALC6 Upgrade Guide & Compatibility

Verified teardown and compatibility specifications for the IdeaPad 3 15ALC6 (Model #82KU). Review maximum supported RAM, NVMe SSD slot types, battery replacement details, and user-tested parts.

Difficulty easy
RAM Upgrade ✅ Upgradeable
Max Supported RAM 20GB (4GB soldered + 16GB SO-DIMM)
Storage Slots 2 Slots
Wi-Fi & Battery Wi-Fi: ✅ • Batt: ✅
Quick Guides: RAM Upgrade Guide → SSD Upgrade Guide → Max RAM Limits → Compatible RAM Modules → Compatible SSDs →
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Memory (RAM) Specifications

Detailed RAM Guide →
Installed Configuration 8GB (4GB soldered + 4GB SO-DIMM)
Maximum Supported Memory 20GB (4GB soldered + 16GB SO-DIMM)
Memory Type & Speed DDR4 @ 3200MHz
Slots & Soldered Memory 1 slot (+ 4GB soldered)
Upgrade Analysis:

4GB soldered to systemboard, one DDR4 SO-DIMM slot, dual-channel capable. Can upgrade the single removable slot up to 16GB.

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Storage & SSD Expansion Slots

Detailed SSD Guide →
#1 M.2 NVMe SSD 2280
Interface PCIe Gen3 x4
Protocols NVMe
Max Validated 1TB / 2TB
Default Status Occupied (Boot)

Primary boot drive slot

#2 2.5" SATA HDD/SSD 2.5"
Interface SATA 6Gb/s
Protocols SATA
Max Validated 1TB
Default Status Empty / Free

Secondary drive bay (requires SATA cable bracket for 38Wh battery models)

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Other Hardware & Serviceability

Wi-Fi Card Upgradeable

Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac 2x2) M.2 Card

Battery Replacement User-Replaceable

38Wh or 45Wh 3-cell Li-ion (Internal, screw held)

Community Confirmed Upgrades

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💻 Device Specifications

Model Name
IdeaPad 3 15ALC6
Model #
82KU
Part / SKU
82KU00XXIN
Processor
AMD Ryzen 5 5500U (6C / 12T, 2.1 / 4.0GHz)
Graphics
Integrated AMD Radeon Graphics
Display
15.6" FHD (1920x1080) IPS 300nits Anti-glare

🛒 Verified Compatible Parts

Tested and verified to boot without BIOS lock.

Crucial • RAM

Crucial 16GB DDR4 3200MHz SODIMM CL22

SKU: CT16G4SFRA32A
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