[Ham-Computers] Re: memory for compaq armada 1130t

[Jonathan Thawley]

Hi Aaron,

Yeah I see that now after searching some.... I just found this and it says
it can support up to 144MB RAM... so who knows... lol

http://www.memoryx.net/pc6-1991.html

The manual I have for the laptop says 32MB, but I wonder if that was all
that was available at the time of production?

Jonathan

On Wed, Dec 24, 2008 at 7:35 PM, Hsu, Aaron (NBC Universal) <
aaron.hsu at nbcuni.com> wrote:

> Hi Jonathan,
>
> A quick Google shows that the Armada 1130t uses 60ns EDO RAM (not SDRAM)
> in a 144-pin SODIMM package.  Prices for the 32MB module range from $12
> to $30.
>
> I've found conflicting info on the max amount of RAM the system will
> recognize.  Some sources say 48MB and others say 80MB (using a 32MB or
> 64MB SODIMM, respectively).  Unfortunately, I can't find the original
> Compaq quickspecs for the 1130t to verify.  Most likely, "newer"
> revisions of the 1130t were able to handle the 64MB module (or it may
> have just required a newer BIOS).  Safest best is with a 32MB module,
> although Win9x will run better with the 64MB module.  One place sells
> the 64MB modue for $17.
>
> FYI, the original Compaq part number for the 32MB module is 220580-001.
> If you Google on this term, you'll find plenty of vendors.
>
> 73,
>
>  - Aaron, NN6O
>
> ________________________________
> Sent: Wednesday, December 24, 2008 1:44 PM
> Subject: [Ham-Computers] memory for compaq armada 1130t
>
>
> i'm looking for a 32MB memory stick for a compaq armada 1130T laptop.
> I'm not sure if it is PC-66 or PC-100  I am assuming that it is PC-66.
> I got this laptop for free it only has 16MB Ram and windows 95 so i'm
> not looking to spend a fortune on it. I'm using it as a radio
> programming laptop.
>
>
> Thanks,
>
> Jonathan
>
>
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