Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17ABA7

Type 82RQ Laptop, from 2022 2 hardware reports
Memory
Up to 8 GB
1 slot + soldered
SSD
1+ M.2
At least 1 M.2 SSD slot
SSD length and charger
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Checked from separate sources

Only 2 machines reported so far, so this answer rests on few examples. Check the label or open the panel before you buy.

Partly soldered

Yes, you can add one stick. Up to 8 GB seen working.

8 GB is soldered to the board and one slot is free for a DDR4-3200 stick.

Free slots
1 memory slot
Type
DDR4-3200
Soldered
8 GB
Most seen working
8 GB in two or more machines
Firmware says
64 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
2 of 2 reports show this layout

Worked out from 2 hardware reports of this laptop. Sources and method. Updated 9 Nov 2026.

1 slot plus soldered memory
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Questions

Can I upgrade the RAM in the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17ABA7?

Yes, you can add one stick. Up to 8 GB seen working. 8 GB is soldered to the board and one slot is free for a DDR4-3200 stick.

What type of RAM does the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17ABA7 use?

DDR4-3200 memory soldered to the board.

How much RAM can the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17ABA7 take?

Machines in the reports run up to 8 GB. The firmware reports a maximum of 64 GB, a figure that is often wrong.

Does the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17ABA7 have an M.2 SSD slot?

Yes. The firmware lists at least 1 M.2 SSD slot, in 2 reports. Some firmware leaves a slot out, so there may be more.

Is this my laptop?

Check the label on the bottom. It should say IdeaPad 3 17ABA7, and the type code starts with 82RQ.

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