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From: nather@utastro.UUCP (Ed Nather)
Newsgroups: net.micro.pc
Subject: Re: Query: 256K chips on PC motherboard
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Date: Wed, 24-Jul-85 21:58:53 EDT
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> I have (untried) instructions on how to replace 64K bit chips on a XT or
> portable motherboard, which involves intalling one jumper and one IC, and
> replacing the memory chips.
>      
> Did these instructions ever appear on this net?  Did anyone ever try it?
> Did it work?

Yes, beautifully.  I have used the instructions posted here to upgrade 3
portable IBM PCs (they use the XT motherboard) and 2 XTs as well.  It
saves slots and works just fine.  We used the "leftover" 64K chips to
upgrade a couple of PCs that lacked full memory.

> Does anyone have similar instructions for a "regular" PC?  There is much
> interest among those with no slots left.

Sorry, I can't help there.

> Christopher J. Sacksteder, The Pennsylvania State University,
>   Computation Center, 122 Computer Building, University Park, PA 16802

-- 
Ed Nather
Astronomy Dept, U of Texas @ Austin
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