Re: Memory Upgrade for Ancient Enspiron 2600 (clarification)

From	Doug <dmcgarrett@optonline.net>
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Subject	Re: Memory Upgrade for Ancient Enspiron 2600 (clarification)
Date	2017-01-18 22:30 +0100
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On 01/18/2017 04:08 PM, Doug wrote:
>
>
> On 01/18/2017 03:04 PM, David Christensen wrote:
>> On 01/17/17 19:00, Martin McCormick wrote:
>>> I have an old Dell Enspiron 2600 which still works but it only
>>> has 256 MB of RAM. I am of the understanding that the 128-MB
>>> memory card under the little door on the bottom can be replaced
>>> with a 512 MB card and that pretty much does it. There is another
>>> 128 MB block under the keyboard but I think for what I was
>>> planning to do with it, 640 MB is sufficient.
> /snip/
>>>
>> When discussing Dell, it helps if you enter your Service Tag into the 
>> Dell Support site and post the components URL.  For example, here is 
>> my Inspiron E1505:
>>
>> http://www.dell.com/support/home/us/en/04/product-support/servicetag/C86YXB1/configuration 
>>
>>
>>
>> Here is the Dell support page for your Inspiron 2600:
>>
>> http://www.dell.com/support/home/us/en/19/product-support/product/inspiron-2600/manuals 
>>
>>
>>
>> The Specifications chapter of the Owner's Manual indicates:
>>
>> Microprocessor (Inspiron 2600) Mobile Intel Pentium III processor-M or
>>                               Mobile Intel Celeron® processor
>>
>> System chip set (Inspiron 2600) Intel 830MG
>>
>> Memory
>>
>> Architecture (Inspiron 2600) PC133 SDRAM
>> Memory module connector one user-accessible SODIMM sockets
>> Memory module capacities 128 and 256 MB
>> Memory type 3.3-V SODIMM
>> Standard memory 128 MB
>> Maximum memory 512 MB
>>
>>
>> The Service Manual indicates:
>>
>> Memory Module
>>
>> HINT: This procedure covers removing and replacing the memory module 
>> located under the memory module/modem cover on the bottom of the 
>> computer. A second memory module resides on the upper surface of the 
>> system board under the EMI shield. To replace the memory module under 
>> the EMI shield, perform the procedure for removing the EMI shield. 
>> Then replace the memory module.
>>
>>
>> Therefore, if you want to max out the memory, Dells says you can 
>> install two 256 MB PC133 SO-DIMM modules.
>>
>>
>> I've never seen Dell provide information for CPU upgrades.
Note that the following applies to a Dell E1505, as I said in a previous 
post. I do not know how it fits with the computer under discussion 
here.  --doug
> The CPU upgrade I installed was not something from the Dell website.  
> You can replace the CPU with a T7600, and upgrade the BIOS to the 
> latest, and you will then have a 64 bit
> machine that will run any 64-bit Windows OS and any 64-bit Linux OS. I 
> have PCLinuxOS KDE 64-bit on it right now. I have seen some reference 
> to adding something to the BIOS
> that would enable the entire 4 GiB ram, but I have not done that. With 
> 4 GiB installed, you can use 3.2 GiB. You should be aware that the 
> WIFI chip is Broadcom, and it will run
> without a problem in Windows and in Mint 17 Linux, but will give you 
> fits to get working in PCLOS, altho it can be done. You can also 
> change the small HD to a larger SSD.
> Whether or not this is all economically worth while, or you should 
> throw the machine out and buy a new one is up to you.
>
> --doug, WA2SAY
>>
>>
>> Parts People has useful information and various parts for Dell 
>> computers:
>>
>> https://www.parts-people.com/index.php?action=category&id=141&subid=50&refine=cpu+processor 
>>
>>
>>
>> You could upgrade to a 1.2 GHz P3 CPU and 512 MB RAM for under $50. 
>> This only makes sense if the computer has an Ethernet port. For 
>> desktop use, you will be looking for lightweight desktops and/or 
>> distributions (Damn Small Linux).  With a USB drive, it would make 
>> for a slow file/ backup server (even slower with encryption).  With a 
>> PC card or USB NIC, it would make for a basic firewall/router (no VPN).
>>
>>
>> Upgrading old computers is a double-edged sword.  If you stay within 
>> specs, you will spend time and money to end up with something of 
>> limited use.  If you do the research, get lucky, and can get 
>> over-spec parts working, you will spend more time and money, to end 
>> up with something of less limited use.  Only you can do the 
>> cost-benefit analysis and make a decision for your case.
>>
>>
>> I watch CL and eBay, and see some amazing deals now and then.
>>
>>
>> David
>>
>>
>

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Thread

Memory Upgrade for Ancient Enspiron 2600 "Martin McCormick" <martin.m@suddenlink.net> - 2017-01-18 04:10 +0100
  Re: Memory Upgrade for Ancient Enspiron 2600 Doug <dmcgarrett@optonline.net> - 2017-01-18 04:30 +0100
  Re: Memory Upgrade for Ancient Enspiron 2600 Felix Miata <mrmazda@earthlink.net> - 2017-01-18 04:40 +0100
    Re: Memory Upgrade for Ancient Enspiron 2600 Doug <dmcgarrett@optonline.net> - 2017-01-18 06:40 +0100
      Re: Memory Upgrade for Ancient Enspiron 2600 Ric Moore <wayward4now@gmail.com> - 2017-01-18 15:30 +0100
    Re: Memory Upgrade for Ancient Enspiron 2600 "Martin McCormick" <martin.m@suddenlink.net> - 2017-01-18 17:30 +0100
      Re: Memory Upgrade for Ancient Enspiron 2600 Jimmy Johnson <field.engineer@gmail.com> - 2017-01-18 23:00 +0100
        Re: Memory Upgrade for Ancient Enspiron 2600 "Martin McCormick" <martin.m@suddenlink.net> - 2017-01-19 06:10 +0100
          Re: Memory Upgrade for Ancient Enspiron 2600 Doug <dmcgarrett@optonline.net> - 2017-01-19 07:10 +0100
            Re: Memory Upgrade for Ancient Enspiron 2600 David Christensen <dpchrist@holgerdanske.com> - 2017-01-19 09:00 +0100
              Re: Memory Upgrade for Ancient Enspiron 2600 "Martin McCormick" <martin.m@suddenlink.net> - 2017-01-19 15:40 +0100
            Re: Memory Upgrade for Ancient Enspiron 2600 Lisi Reisz <lisi.reisz@gmail.com> - 2017-01-19 11:40 +0100
          Re: Memory Upgrade for Ancient Enspiron 2600 Jimmy Johnson <field.engineer@gmail.com> - 2017-01-19 18:00 +0100
            Re: Memory Upgrade for Ancient Enspiron 2600 Doug <dmcgarrett@optonline.net> - 2017-01-19 18:40 +0100
              Re: Memory Upgrade for Ancient Enspiron 2600 "Martin McCormick" <martin.m@suddenlink.net> - 2017-01-19 19:50 +0100
              Re: Memory Upgrade for Ancient Enspiron 2600 "Martin McCormick" <martin.m@suddenlink.net> - 2017-01-20 22:30 +0100
  Re: Memory Upgrade for Ancient Enspiron 2600 David Christensen <dpchrist@holgerdanske.com> - 2017-01-18 21:10 +0100
    Re: Memory Upgrade for Ancient Enspiron 2600 Doug <dmcgarrett@optonline.net> - 2017-01-18 22:10 +0100
      Re: Memory Upgrade for Ancient Enspiron 2600 (clarification) Doug <dmcgarrett@optonline.net> - 2017-01-18 22:30 +0100
        Re: Memory Upgrade for Ancient Enspiron 2600 (clarification) David Christensen <dpchrist@holgerdanske.com> - 2017-01-18 23:00 +0100
          Re: Congratulations BILL , Your Roof is Covered - FREE!bFPM John Miller <xeno757@gmail.com> - 2017-01-19 15:50 +0100
      Re: Memory Upgrade for Ancient Enspiron 2600 rhkramer@gmail.com - 2017-01-18 22:40 +0100
        Re: Memory Upgrade for Ancient Enspiron 2600 cbannister@slingshot.co.nz - 2017-03-20 18:30 +0100
          Re: Memory Upgrade for Ancient Enspiron 2600 Curt <curty@free.fr> - 2017-03-20 19:00 +0100
            Re: Memory Upgrade for Ancient Enspiron 2600 rhkramer@gmail.com - 2017-03-21 00:40 +0100
          Re: Memory Upgrade for Ancient Enspiron 2600 rhkramer@gmail.com - 2017-03-21 00:40 +0100

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