Gateway GWNR71517
Check before you buy.
Every machine in the reports has exactly 8 GB. Some laptops report soldered memory as a slot, so we can't confirm a free slot on this one. Open the bottom panel or check the maker's manual first.
- Slots listed
- 2 SO-DIMM slots
- Type
- DDR4-2400 260-pin SO-DIMM
- Most seen working
- 8 GB in two or more machines
- Firmware says
- 32 GB maximum (often wrong, so we show what machines run)
- SSD slots
- At least 1 M.2 SSD slot listed by the firmware
- How sure
- 16 of 16 reports show this layout
Worked out from 16 hardware reports of this laptop. Sources and method. Updated 9 Nov 2026.
Questions
Can I upgrade the RAM in the Gateway GWNR71517?
Check before you buy. Every machine in the reports has exactly 8 GB. Some laptops report soldered memory as a slot, so we can't confirm a free slot on this one. Open the bottom panel or check the maker's manual first.
What type of RAM does the Gateway GWNR71517 use?
DDR4-2400 laptop-size sticks (SO-DIMM, 260-pin).
How much RAM can the Gateway GWNR71517 take?
Machines in the reports run up to 8 GB. The firmware reports a maximum of 32 GB, a figure that is often wrong.
Does the Gateway GWNR71517 have an M.2 SSD slot?
Yes. The firmware lists at least 1 M.2 SSD slot, in 16 reports. Some firmware leaves a slot out, so there may be more.
Is this my laptop?
Check the model name on the label underneath. It should read GWNR71517.