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From: mvg@pnet51.cts.com (Mitchell Gossman)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.mac.programmer
Subject: Memory upgrade for the SE
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Date: 6 Jul 89 19:05:10 GMT
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After compiling extensive information about the best way to upgrade the Mac 
SE, I've found the best deal to be The Chip Merchant, San Diego.  The number 
is 800-426-6375.  They have Samsung 1 MB surface mount chips for $135, and 
they carry a 5 year warranty from the manufacturer.  The only pain is 
that they don't honor plastic - COD only.

I ordered a Mac Opener kit from Mac Warehouse for $15 and installed it 
myself.  It's simple, but here are some useful tips.

1.  There is a delicate, paper-thin RF shield underneath the case.  Be
careful.

2.  There are three connectors that you must disconnect from the 
motherboard before you slide it out:  the hard disk ribbon cable, the power 
cable, and a two-pronged small cable, the function of which I haven't a clue.

3.  The motherboard is removed by sliding it in it out from its holder.  It 
may be necessary to pry some restraints out from the board.

4.  When restarting, don't panic when it takes a long time to get the happy-
mac symbol.  The computer is now testing more memory when you start 
up.

5.  A monkey could do it.

Other sources for memory that I considered were:

ComputerWare (1-800-235-1155, 1 MB $219, Mac Opener $15)
Clearpoint Corp. (1-800-CLEARPT) DIP DRAM 1 MB $170
PSI (800-622-1722) $165 1 MB Toshiba lifetime warranty
Newer Technology (800-678-DRAM) $165 1MB.
MacConnection (800-622-5472) Dove tool kit $15.
Chip Merchant (800-426-6375) 1 MB $135 Samsung 5 yr guarantee
Technology Works in Austin, Texas (800-622-2210) - $165 

I would advise getting a hold of tech note 176, also.


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