How to upgrade Dell Mini 10v memory - Part 1 (disassemble)

jRin.net shows you how to upgrade the memory in the Dell Mini 10v netbook from 1GB to 2GB. Since there is no memory door, you have to fully dismantle the entire laptop to access the memory slot. (and due to the 10 minute video limit, I had to speed up some part and create a part 2 for putting everything back together). And yes, I now realize doing this on carpet is a bad idea :)

See how to put it back together here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mvoixR46wNY

For a picture guide and a full walk-through see my full post here: http://www.jrin.net/2009_07_23/how-to-upgrade-dell-mini-10v-memory

For cheap memory available from amazon.com that would work on this netbook: http://astore.amazon.com/jrinnet-20?_encoding=UTF8&node=4

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[SuperMario64N64]

is the dell mini 1010 a 10v  ??

[jrinco11]

@SuperMario64N64 no, the 1010 is not a 10v (the 10v is 1011). The memory on the 1010 (which is the only mini 10 series netbook with hdmi) has the memory soldered to the main board and cannot be updated.

[EnderWiggin35]

What the F was Dell thinking when they designed this computer? My HP Mini 110 has a ram door underneath that needs 2 screws.. It takes less than 2 minutes to have the computer booted again. This is ridiculous. All so they can make a few more bucks from factory upgrades I guess.

[whoiskeith]

You rock! I have no fear of tearing into an engine or a wall, but I was a bit nervous about this. Your video made it super easy and I was finished in less than an hour. I used a credit card to get the palm rest off, and to prevent scratching the motherboard, I used a wooden cuticle stick from a nail grooming kit for removing and reassembling the various plugs. Thanks a million for putting this together.

[xInfatuatedYT]

What type of memory does this take?

[nickles75]

Thanks



[earthdragon72]

Thank U it works i can't get my keyboard in back correctly I messed up by putting in screw in the wrong spot. However, I do have another usb keyboard on it!!! 

[mkyjcbs420]

should you really be doing all that on carpet?lol

[wtficfan]

wtf, seriously??? I have to do all of this just to change the ram......

[safesurfer65]

Thanks, useful, try using a guitar plectrum for separating cases, palm rests etc.

[bwave]

How to install memory - Step 1 do not disassemble on carpet!

[BittyVids]

I used this video to repair my speaker popping noise. It turned out dell had pinched the wires under the trackpad and it shorted though. Their service was terrible, your video saved me lots of headache and money.

Thanks very much!!!