U100 memory upgrade
Posted by Bob on Apr 8, 2008
My own Libretto came with one 512 MB memory module, which should be enough for the default Windows XP Professional installation. After I installed Vista Home Premium, the amount of memory became the bottleneck for an acceptable performance. So, I dediced to upgrade my memory to a decent 1 GB. As far as I know, that 1 GB is the maximum for the Libretto U100, because there;s only one memory slot available.
For the Libretto U100, you need a PC2700 DDR SO-DIMM module. You can get them new or used at Ebay for around $50. Check the bottom of this post for the latest Ebay memory offers.
The memory slot is located on the bottom of the laptop, right in the middle behnd the little cover with the even smaller little srew.
What do you need?
- Very small Phillips-head screwdriver
- Memory module
- Anti-Static Wrist Strap
Change the memory module
- Wear the Anti-Static Wrist Strap.
- Turn off your libretto and remove the power plug.
- Remove the battery.
- Unscrew the little screw from the memory slot cover.
- Pull the 2 little memory module holders to the site and remove the module.
- Carefully place the new module in the holder and cautiously press the module down.
- Make sure the module is firmly stuck is its slot.
- Put the cover back with the little screw.
- Put back the battery and power plug and boot your device
- Your done!
Wasn’t sure where to post this.
I managed to upgrade my Libretto 100CT NeoMagic driver the other week from 4.10 to 4.11. Not much of an upgrade I know, but still an upgrade.
Here is my blog entry about it: http://www.andrewemmett.co.uk/index.php?entry=entry080321-122102
If you want any details let me know. Great blog, have posted a link to it on mine.