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    Samsung Q40 (Q30?) disassemble guide!

    Discussion in 'Samsung' started by Karen333, Dec 1, 2008.

  1. Karen333

    Karen333 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Guys, i wanna to replace ram and HDD in my laptop. Maybe someone can help me with guides?
    Thank you!
     
    Karen333, Dec 1, 2008
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    Tinselworm Notebook Deity

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    the samsungs should have clearly marked covers over these components
     
    Tinselworm, Dec 1, 2008
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  3. John Ratsey

    John Ratsey Moderately inquisitive Super Moderator

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    Check what the manual says.

    The Q40 has a slim form factor and the RAM / HDD may not be as accessible as on the thicker Samsung notebooks (I know the Q35 has the RAM and HDD under covers on the bottom - see photo in my Q35 review - which may guide you on what to look for).

    John
     
    John Ratsey, Dec 1, 2008
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    Karen333 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Already found that to replace RAM i should unscrew 6 screws on the bottom and look under the keyboard. But what about the HDD?
     
    Karen333, Dec 1, 2008
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    If there's no cover on the bottom then you probably have to take off the entire bottom of the computer. It is a 1.8" HDD.

    This thread suggests someone knows how to get inside. This one describes the type of connector. This news report says the Dell X1 is a rebadged Q30 (that's why Samsung have only now started selling notebooks in North America). So visit Dell's support site and study the service manual for the X1.

    John
     
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    Karen333 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thank you, John!
    All is done

    Best regards, Karen.
     
    Karen333, Dec 1, 2008
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    So it is all upgraded?

    Does it feel improved?

    Any other comments / advice?

    John
     
    John Ratsey, Dec 2, 2008
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    Karen333 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Yep.

    I installed new 1.8" SSD. Now it's really faster. And much quieter.
    I'm looking for RAM now (i wanna install 2GB module). Maybe you can adwise me what frequency i should to choose? It seems that 945 chipset supports 533 and 667 bus when processor (U1400) has only 533 front side bus frequency. And is there any difference in timings? 533 MHz 4-4-4-12 will be better than 667 5-5-5-15? In my system i mean.
     
    Karen333, Dec 2, 2008
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    I would get DDR2-667 and let the system decide. It may only run it at 533MHz, but with the 533MHz timings.

    Or you might want to try your luck with DDR2-800. The OCZ module I am using is CL5 at 800HMz and CL3 at 400MHz. I will try that module in my NC10 (also Intel 945 chipset) later today and report back.

    John
     
    John Ratsey, Dec 3, 2008
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    juku889 Newbie

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    Did you gret the computer working?

    I wanna do the same thing upgrade to 2GB Ram.

    Please send a message
    Kind regards,
    [email protected]
     
    juku889, Dec 17, 2008
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