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

[Hsu, Aaron (NBC Universal)]

Yes, 32MB was probably the max available at the time.  I'm a bit
doubtful of the 128MB module though (more so over the 64MB module).  The
1130t and the higher-end Armada "7700" series laptops share the same
memory modules, so this company might just be using that inference to
say that the 1130t will accept the 128MB module.  I wish I knew where my
old Compaq service reference guides are - there would be a definitive
answer there!
 
If you can confirm that they will refund/exchange the RAM if it doesn't
work, it might be worth trying.  Just make sure they'll cover costs in
shipping both ways.  And pay with a credit card (for buyer protection)!
 
73,
 
  - Aaron
 
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From: Jonathan Thawley [mailto:kc8cpw at gmail.com] 
Sent: Wednesday, December 24, 2008 4:46 PM
To: Hsu, Aaron (NBC Universal)
Cc: ham-computers at mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: memory for compaq armada 1130t


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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