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    WTB. CF-28 1GHz memory.

    Discussion in 'ToughBook Buy Sell and Trade Forum' started by boomtown, Aug 19, 2011.

  1. boomtown

    boomtown Notebook Consultant

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    Hello. I'm looking for tested 512 MB memory chip. Must work in CF-28 MK-3.
    It's my understandig, that some 1GB will also work with CF-28 1GHz.
    Will pay with PayPal. Mailing to Vancouver BC, Canada, V5S-4J3.
     
    boomtown, Aug 19, 2011
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  2. Rob

    Rob Toughbook Aficionado

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    I'll help you out, but tell me what is the cheapest way to ship to you from Chicago, IL?

    Is $10 fair?

    Thanks
     
    Rob, Aug 19, 2011
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  3. boomtown

    boomtown Notebook Consultant

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    Hello Rob. $10.00 sounds perfect. Do you have two at this price? As to mailing
    from Chicago; padded envelope (the one for CD disks) is the best way. Cost of envelope and postage will be about $6.00. (same for two chips) Please PM me with your PayPal email. Chicago is a nice place to visit in spring or fall, not
    in the summer or winter. Today in Vancouver is hot 75F :) Chicago? 105F?
    I spend 6 months in Chicago in 1972. Now I visit once a year. I have sister in
    Glenview IL. Thank you, regards, Voytek.
     
    boomtown, Aug 19, 2011
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  4. boomtown

    boomtown Notebook Consultant

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    Rob's RAM will not work. Still looking for one or two 512MB memory chips. Must be tested to work with CF-28 MK3. 1GHz processor. Regards, Voytek.
     
    boomtown, Aug 23, 2011
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  5. Rob

    Rob Toughbook Aficionado

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    I forgot that the 28's use PC133 as well! GAH! Sorry guys! :(
     
    Rob, Aug 23, 2011
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    Springfield Notebook Deity

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    TopCop1988 Toughbook Aficionado

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    capt.dogfish The Curmudgeon

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    The IBM might not work in the CF-28. IIRC it's a density issue. The ram posted by Springfield "looks" right relative to the size and orientation of the chips. The CF-28 is VERY fussy and back in the day a lot of "name brand" ram would flat not work in them. At least Springfield has verified that they work.
    CAP
     
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  9. boomtown

    boomtown Notebook Consultant

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    Hello. I contacted the seller of the RAM sugested by Springfield. He will sell it to me, however without any warranty and he will not take it back if it don't work for me. Seller stated, that max. RAM CF-28 1GHz will take in expansion slot is 256MB. You and I, we know that thi is not the case. I know that Kingston brand will work. Regards, Voytek.
     
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    capt.dogfish The Curmudgeon

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    The Kingston value ram will indeed work. You should find a thread from 3-4 years ago using Azrial's search tool where many different brands were confirmed to work or not work.
    CAP
     
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  11. TopCop1988

    TopCop1988 Toughbook Aficionado

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    From the Kingston web site:

    Kingston Technology M3264A30 (Discontinued)
    Description: 256MB Module Discontinued
    Mfgr's System P/N's: 91.42R29.002 (Acer); 70043201 (Okidata); CF-BAG0256JS (Panasonic); CF-WMBA91256 (Panasonic); 001491MIU (Ricoh); 414046 (Ricoh); SMM-256S133E/E (Samsung)
    Form Factor: Memory Module
    Pieces/Unit: 1
    Warranty: Lifetime
     
    TopCop1988, Aug 24, 2011
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  12. Chris Taylor

    Chris Taylor Newbie

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    I have a CF-28 with factory 512 mb how can I upgrade the two 256 chips to i ghz?
     
    Chris Taylor, Sep 28, 2011
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    ares93 Notebook Evangelist

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    ^ I have no idea what you're on about, mate. But if you have 512mb onboard all you need is one 512mb sdram module and youre good to go. The ram module is underneith the battery. And there is only room for one.

    The most common combination is 256mb onboard + SDRAM module. In my case, 256mb OB + 512mb. The onboard ram cannot be upgraded, its soldered to the motherboard.

    EDIT: Bollocks, of course its motherboard, not logicboard. Long term exposure to Macs are bad for your health....
     
    ares93, Sep 29, 2011
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