My Dell Mini Forum

joeguru · **Mini 10 (not 10v) Memory Upgrade. Possible? -** 06-26-2009, 03:27 PM

I just got a Mini 10. Can someone confirm that the 1G limit is a hard limit, and not just a matter of disassembling the unit and installing a new SODIMM module?

In other words: is a 2G upgrade possible with the Mini 10?

anguish · 06-26-2009, 03:33 PM

Not easily. In theory you could desolder and resolder new chips onto the board that has the memory and CPU. But in reality, no.

joeguru · 03:38 PM

Right. This is a brand new Mini10 that I got on Wednesday. I haven't looked to see if there's been a hardware change. Another thread indicated there may be a CPU/daughter card involved here. Model number of the one I have says "PP19s". I haven't opened the thing to take a peek yet so I don't know if there's been a hardware change.

Here's a page from the 1010 service manual.

http://support.dell.com/support/edoc....htm#wp1084976

zrtom · 06-26-2009, 03:45 PM

It would be really tough to replace the RAM the way it is so integral (sorry about the blurry picture):

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Eventually, Dell may make a replacement Daughter Board available. The whole Daughter Board snaps in and out like a RAM module.

joeguru · 06-26-2009, 03:55 PM

I won't be too disappointed either way. I got these on an unadvertised special for $121 apiece. Good computer to take to Mexico on scuba trips. Let's put it this way: I'd rather lose a $121 computer than a $2000 Macbook Pro

But if anyone opens one of the latest generation of these and finds that Dell has changed the architecture, let me know!

At-man · 06-27-2009, 02:15 PM

damnit, i wish i read this before i bought....

Sdrake · 10-22-2009, 02:31 AM

To joe guru;
I see you posted some time back. I just bought one and my spec book says it can take 1 or 2 gb, however dell insists ...no dice. Mine is also pp19s. I have a z530 processor. If you have found out any thing new-let me know. Will try dedicating more hard drive to paging if I can. thx

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Joe guru: Also some new ones are coming out with 7 on them and I know they have 2gb capability

Thorsteenster · 10-22-2009, 04:31 AM

I was actually thinking just buying a newer 1010 from the Outlet with 2GB and the HD screen for when W7 officially hits shelves.

bozo8787 · 07:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thorsteenster

I was actually thinking just buying a newer 1010 from the Outlet with 2GB and the HD screen for when W7 officially hits shelves.

I just got one from the Outlet with a 20% coupon code that expires today Oct 22, 2009 the code is 56RK57G2H1ML9V

Click here

I got one with 2GB Vista Basic but it comes with a free Widows 7 upgrade. Plus, if u google u can unlock that windows to be ultimate or business ect.

Plus the HD screen, 6 cell battery and Bluetooth
for $389 shipped.

In case you can't find the 2GB ones on the regular site go here

New they start at $549 plus tax and S&H

First thing i'm doing is buying the 64 RunCore ProIV for it.

I just don't know the model #?

I don't want to order the wrong one.

The one i'm looking for is the one in this YouTube video.

But when I go on their site it doesn't show for the mini10.

Thorsteenster · 10-22-2009, 10:36 AM

The Mini 10 takes pretty much any old SATA drive, not as specific as the Mini 9.