Why not just add some RAM?
The particular reason I have these older lenovo systems is that I use them as off grid tails systems and they don't have any networking built in. Not so good for adding RAM or making any modifications. Pain is done now, money deducted from CC, waiting for the under 20 hour system to arrive

Will time the event once it gets here.....
The "Microsoft tax", I know your pain
lol, glad I am not the only one !