M6811 Memory Upgrade

I'm looking to max out the RAM on my Emachines M6811, and I'd like some
instructions for replacing the second DIMM buried under the keyboard. Their
tech support keeps pointing me towards their web site, which shows how to
replace the first DIMM from the bottom of the laptop, but ignores the second
DIMM.

Way back when I saw instructions for the second DIMM, but I can't seem to
find them now.

While I'm sure I can figure it out, I'd rather not remove any screws or
parts that I don't have to.

Can anybody point me in the right direction?

Thanks!

CS

"CS" <Idontwork@fcc.gov> wrote in message
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> I'm looking to max out the RAM on my Emachines M6811, and I'd like some
> instructions for replacing the second DIMM buried under the keyboard.
> Their tech support keeps pointing me towards their web site, which shows
> how to replace the first DIMM from the bottom of the laptop, but ignores
> the second DIMM.
>
> Way back when I saw instructions for the second DIMM, but I can't seem to
> find them now.
>
> While I'm sure I can figure it out, I'd rather not remove any screws or
> parts that I don't have to.
>
> Can anybody point me in the right direction?
>
> Thanks!
>
> CS
Here is what it says on the www.4allmemory.com webpage for the eMachines
M6811:

System Information
Maximum memory: 1280 MB
Standard memory: 512 MB = 256 MB (non-removable) + 256 MB (removable)
Slots: 1 socket

Here is what it says on the www.crucial.com website:
a.. Maximum Memory: 1280MB
b.. USB Support: 2.x Compliant
c.. Standard Memory: 256MB removable
d.. Slots: 1 (1 bank of 1)
e.. Although this system actually has two memory sockets, the second
cannot be accessed by the end user.
Looks like all you can do is to replace the 256MB module and replace it with
a 1GB module
Tom

"Tom from WI" <not_read_address@no-name-isp.us> wrote in message
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<snip>
> Looks like all you can do is to replace the 256MB module and replace it
> with a 1GB module
> Tom

I appreciate the links. No doubt it wasn't meant to be replaced by the "end
user", but that rarely stops some folks, including me. heh

Actually, I was sent this link:

http://emachines.fizi.ca/guides.php?ID=3

Looks like a serious PITA, but what the heck, the RAM arrived today!

CS

LOL :-)
Tom

"CS" <Idontwork@fcc.gov> wrote in message
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> "Tom from WI" <not_read_address@no-name-isp.us> wrote in message
> news:dT2bj.586$El5.534@newssvr22.news.prodigy.net. ..
> <snip>
>> Looks like all you can do is to replace the 256MB module and replace it
>> with a 1GB module
>> Tom
>
> I appreciate the links. No doubt it wasn't meant to be replaced by the
> "end user", but that rarely stops some folks, including me. heh
>
> Actually, I was sent this link:
>
> http://emachines.fizi.ca/guides.php?ID=3
>
> Looks like a serious PITA, but what the heck, the RAM arrived today!
>
> CS
>

I have run across other laptops with the second SODIMM memory socket hidden
under the keyboard. The really cheesy Dell Inspirons are one example that
comes to mind. Depending on the layout underneath the keyboard, either a
fairly easy job to add/change a SODIMM or a serious PITA. You got that right.

.... Ben Myers

On Sat, 22 Dec 2007 04:21:52 -0800, "CS" <Idontwork@fcc.gov> wrote:

>"Tom from WI" <not_read_address@no-name-isp.us> wrote in message
>news:dT2bj.586$El5.534@newssvr22.news.prodigy.net ...
><snip>
>> Looks like all you can do is to replace the 256MB module and replace it
>> with a 1GB module
>> Tom
>
>I appreciate the links. No doubt it wasn't meant to be replaced by the "end
>user", but that rarely stops some folks, including me. heh
>
>Actually, I was sent this link:
>
>http://emachines.fizi.ca/guides.php?ID=3
>
>Looks like a serious PITA, but what the heck, the RAM arrived today!
>
>CS

*-* On Sat, 22 Dec 2007 15:53:02 -0800,
*-* In Article Arhbj.642$El5.284@newssvr22.news.prodigy.net,
*-* Tom from WI wrote
*-* About Re: M6811 Memory Upgrade

> LOL :-)

In this case that could stand for either "Laughing Out Loud" or
"Lots Of Luck" (or both). ;-)

> "CS" <Idontwork@fcc.gov> wrote in message
> news:iN2dnYpArPH0nPDanZ2dnUVZ_oimnZ2d@linkline.com ...
>> "Tom from WI" <not_read_address@no-name-isp.us> wrote in message
>> news:dT2bj.586$El5.534@newssvr22.news.prodigy.net. ..
>> <snip>
>>> Looks like all you can do is to replace the 256MB module and
>>> replace it with a 1GB module

>> I appreciate the links. No doubt it wasn't meant to be replaced by
>> the "end user", but that rarely stops some folks, including me. heh

>> Actually, I was sent this link:

>> http://emachines.fizi.ca/guides.php?ID=3

>> Looks like a serious PITA, but what the heck, the RAM arrived today!

Ken Whiton

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"Ken Whiton" <kenwhiton@surfglobal.net.INVAL> wrote in message
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> *-* On Sat, 22 Dec 2007 15:53:02 -0800,
> *-* In Article Arhbj.642$El5.284@newssvr22.news.prodigy.net,
> *-* Tom from WI wrote
> *-* About Re: M6811 Memory Upgrade
>
>> LOL :-)
>
> In this case that could stand for either "Laughing Out Loud" or
> "Lots Of Luck" (or both). ;-)

I think I'll need both before I'm done. heh

CS

>> "CS" <Idontwork@fcc.gov> wrote in message
>> news:iN2dnYpArPH0nPDanZ2dnUVZ_oimnZ2d@linkline.com ...
>>> "Tom from WI" <not_read_address@no-name-isp.us> wrote in message
>>> news:dT2bj.586$El5.534@newssvr22.news.prodigy.net. ..
>>> <snip>
>>>> Looks like all you can do is to replace the 256MB module and
>>>> replace it with a 1GB module
>
>>> I appreciate the links. No doubt it wasn't meant to be replaced by
>>> the "end user", but that rarely stops some folks, including me. heh
>
>>> Actually, I was sent this link:
>
>>> http://emachines.fizi.ca/guides.php?ID=3
>
>>> Looks like a serious PITA, but what the heck, the RAM arrived today!
>
> Ken Whiton
>
> FIDO: 1:132/152
> InterNet: kenwhiton@surfglobal.net.INVAL (remove the obvious to reply)