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RAM in Dell Mini 10v replaced... question of RAM speed...
#1
Replacing the RAM was certainly doable in the 10v, but surely was not easy. Wow!

The 10v comes with either the N270 1.6 GHz (533 MHz FSB) or the N280 1.66 GHz (667 MHz FSB) processors -- I have the N280. The RAM I bought was PNY DDR2 PC2-5300. The package did say that the RAM was compatible with:

5300 (667 MHz)
4200 (533 MHz)
3200 (400 MHz)

Specs here: http://www.bestbuy.com/site/PNY+-+2GB+PC...8126043289&skuId=9569503&st=pny%20memory&cp=1&lp=10

The specs say the RAM should operate up to 667 MHz. The "About This Mac" reports the RAM at 533 MHz, and the BUS SPEED at 667 MHz. What is going on here?
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#2
The specs at Dell for 10v show memory speed only at 533 MHz.

http://www.dell.com/us/en/dfh/notebooks/...nspiron-10&s=dfh&cs=22
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#3
BTW... added notes...

I got the RAM replaced in the Dell Mini 10v. Wow! Lots of sore finger nails cracking split lines. ;-) The videos were way helpful making the job easier, but still no easy walk in the park. The unit went back together quite nicely. I think the RAM made the machine a little snappier.

I bought a PNY combo pack at Best buy for $80, had the following two items:
(1) 2 GB: DDR2 PC2-5300
(2) 8 GB: SDHC Card

I saw where the BlueTooth module would reside in the 10v. Since the modules are not expensive on eBay (and I am a geek :-) ), I plan to go back in and install a BlueTooth module in there. Not nearly as intrusive to get to as the RAM. I can use MagicMouse after doing that.

I am also considering dual boot, still wavering on that though.
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#4
GeekLeader +1 ! Nice job.
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