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post #21 of 31
12/31/04 at 3:20am
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Originally Posted by Kaido
I ran Memtest86+ for over 14 hours today. 13 tests passed, ZERO failures! I also haven't had any problems with real life applications. I give my 2gb of Legacy from Outpost two thumbs up!

yay!
Jeez...
I never thought I would feel inferior with 1.25 gigs
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post #22 of 31
12/31/04 at 11:09am
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I ram memtest two full nights now and got 10 passes the first night with 0 failures, and the second night I got 13 and go 0 failures. I also run 3dmark looped without any problems.
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post #23 of 31
12/31/04 at 11:40am
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Originally Posted by ZeroTolerence
Jeez...
I never thought I would feel inferior with 1.25 gigs
I still have a serious case of "RAM envy"
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post #24 of 31
12/31/04 at 6:08pm
I upgraded the ram in both my memory slots in my m6805. The method was the same as you would have used on your 7405. I would disagree with your suggestions that you don't remove the card reader. Bending and forcing pcboards is just plain bad advice. Do it right or pay someone to do it right for you.
This means remove all the obstructions. Seat the ram carefully and without the use of bending and mirrors.
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post #25 of 31
12/31/04 at 6:17pm
I upgraded the ram in my 7405gx to 1x512mb Kingston and 1x512mb Samsung that I got for free from a friend because he upgraded to 2gigs from outpost. All three brands worked well in our laptops.
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post #26 of 31
12/31/04 at 7:53pm
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Originally Posted by Bjorn
I would disagree with your suggestions that you don't remove the card reader.
I took it as that's how he did it but..

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Originally Posted by Compman55
I do recommend taking the entire thing apart...
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post #27 of 31
12/31/04 at 8:02pm
Just follow Peng Lord's advice - see his pictures on disassembling the top part (keyboard, plate, etc.). I didn't have to force anything and I definately didn't need to remove the card reader. Just be careful and you'll be fine. Remember to ground yourself before working on the insides, too.
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post #28 of 31
12/31/04 at 8:50pm
I do have to agree, taking the extra 30 minutes to remove the card reader is a good idea.as it is only a few more screws. When I had my reader out, I was able to remove and reseat the RAM with ease and when I do my upgrade, I will definitely be sure to fully disassemblr everything in the process. Though I can understand the apprehension in removing more than you absolutely need to, I'd likely not be willing to remove the card reader if I hadn't been forced to replace it prior to the memory upgrade.
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post #29 of 31
12/31/04 at 9:09pm
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Originally Posted by Peng Lord
I do have to agree, taking the extra 30 minutes to remove the card reader is a good idea.as it is only a few more screws. When I had my reader out, I was able to remove and reseat the RAM with ease and when I do my upgrade, I will definitely be sure to fully disassemblr everything in the process. Though I can understand the apprehension in removing more than you absolutely need to, I'd likely not be willing to remove the card reader if I hadn't been forced to replace it prior to the memory upgrade.
how did you remove the card reader? I followed your pictorial and it worked out fine, but it *was* a bit tricky to actually get the internal stick in. Being able to manipulate it with two hands would be tons easier.
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post #30 of 31
12/31/04 at 11:03pm
I looked back in my pic directory and unfortunately, I didn't take any after I got the keyboard off.
The next step is to remove the rest of the screws on the underside of the laptop. Now remove the screen. Next, remove the four (or two, depends on model) on the top side beneath where the screen is, the palmrest willnow come off. There is a metal shroud covering the card reader that is held on with 2 screws. The card reader is held on with two more screws and it and it slides right out. It adds about 15 more minutes to assembly and another 15 to reassembly, I'd have documented it more if it had been requested, maybe next time.
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post #31 of 31
1/1/05 at 2:01am
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I will add, if you have a warrenty, try to do as little as possible, this is why I chose to not remove the card reader. Plus I was lazy.

If you have no warrenty, then by all means save yourself the hassle and dissassemble the palmrest and card reader. The time taken to do this will actully reduce the total time because you won't have to make special tools and mirrors.
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