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Pastimes : Computer Learning -- Ignore unavailable to you. Want to Upgrade?

To: Gottfried who wrote (6837)	11/14/1999 10:22:00 PM
From: PMS Witch	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 110631

I upgraded my old Dell by adding 32meg. Although my hands are shaky and my eyes aren't what they used to be, the memory installation was as easy as plugging a lamp into the wall. Clearing enough desk space to open my case was the most challenging part. BUT ... My system didn't 'discover' all my memory. My POST worked its way through it but then gone!!? I called Dell and was told I needed a BIOS upgrade. They sent me a disk (no charge) and I ran the program. Things worked properly. I think you're wise to pass the responsibility of getting the upgrade done completely and correctly for the small sum of $25. Although the job seems easy enough, it's the little surprises, which an experienced technical serviceperson would take in stride, that can really turn the job into an unpleasant learning experience. As you posted, your $25 buys peace of mind: a good deal. Cheers, PW. P.S. To insert SIMMs, you tip them in with a bit of pressure. A BIT OF PRESSURE!! As you can imagine, a bit of pressure would vary with the strength and mood of the installer. Do you press as hard as pressing a key to type? Do you press like you're inserting a thumbtack into oak? Do you press like you're inserting tomato stakes in the garden? Big hammer? Pry bar(s)? This stuff looks like thin plastic. Ever hear the sound of a cracking circuit board? (You really don't want to!)