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    FS790M , or FS series: Anyone have one with more than 1gb of ram ?

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by DiegoAlbuquerque, Nov 4, 2005.

  1. DiegoAlbuquerque

    DiegoAlbuquerque Notebook Enthusiast

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    Sorry for my very poor english.

    Anyone have a FS with more than 1gb of ram ? I am thinking buy a FS790M.

    Thanks.
     
    DiegoAlbuquerque, Nov 4, 2005
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  2. Charles P. Jefferies

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    Well, you don't have to buy an FS with 1GB installed - you can do it aftermarket for much less than Sony charges. I'd recommend doing that.

    Chaz
     
    Charles P. Jefferies, Nov 4, 2005
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  3. DiegoAlbuquerque

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    Chaz, thanks, but I would know if i can upgrade to 1,5Gb, per example.
     
    DiegoAlbuquerque, Nov 5, 2005
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    I brought FS38GP-512MB and later i insert one 512MB memory. very easy to upgrade memory in FS model.
     
    Limpman, Nov 5, 2005
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    how easy to install ? please teach. thank you.
     
    best9797, Nov 6, 2005
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    Limpman Notebook Consultant

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    Turn off your computer and disconnect all cable from your computer also battery.wait a while.
    First step unscrew. "back side"
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    Then open memory cover.
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    Then Insert memory to blank memory slot and you are done.
    [​IMG]
     
    Limpman, Nov 6, 2005
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  7. Charles P. Jefferies

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    Very nice pictures Limpman! That would definitely help anyone who doesn't know how to upgrade their memory a lot. :D
     
    Charles P. Jefferies, Nov 6, 2005
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    Thank you very much.
     
    best9797, Nov 6, 2005
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    You are welcome guys.
     
    Limpman, Nov 6, 2005
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