topic Re: memory question for pcv-v1 in PCs & Accessories

memory question for pcv-v1

gshayer — Tue, 07 Sep 2004 19:25:00 GMT

has anybody upgraded the memory on a pcv-v1?

thanks

gshayer

Re: memory question for pcv-v1

kee-lo_ — Tue, 07 Sep 2004 19:36:33 GMT

http://crucial.com/uk is a good place to buy ram

Re: memory question for pcv-v1

gshayer — Tue, 07 Sep 2004 19:39:19 GMT

hi thanks

but i have no idea how to fit it cant find any manuals nor was the unit shipped with a manual, do u know if this is something that avergae joe bloggs can do?

gshayer

Re: memory question for pcv-v1

kee-lo_ — Tue, 07 Sep 2004 19:40:35 GMT

The manuals should be on VAIO-Link or on your recovery DVD

Re: memory question for pcv-v1

gshayer — Tue, 07 Sep 2004 21:07:48 GMT

well had a good look around and the manuals do say nothing about how to fit extra memory, so any advice from forum members would be appreciated

Re: memory question for pcv-v1

William — Tue, 07 Sep 2004 21:28:45 GMT

If you look on Vaio-Link and page 42 Of the Manual in Adobe, they both say that you should not perform a memory upgrade yourself - 1024Mb is the max.

Having no experience of a V1 myself I can only suggest that unless the whereabouts of the memory slots is apparent andf if you are confident about upgrading that you do it yourself.

For most models there are instructions, with pictures, for performing a memory upgrade so maybe the slots are not very easily accessable on a V1.

If you have any doubts don't do it.

William

PS normally the manual is on the hard disk with a desktop icon (when new) and can be viewed/saved from Vaio link.

Re: memory question for pcv-v1

HoMiC-HoMeR — Tue, 07 Sep 2004 21:38:00 GMT

I think i know where the slots are ....

at the black there is a block thing. I think u unscrew 2 screws either side where the vents are. and somehow unclip it useing those 2 clips at the back.

Im not sure so u can have a look if u like.

Re: memory question for pcv-v1

gshayer — Wed, 08 Sep 2004 07:19:16 GMT

thanks for the replies guys

i think i'll pass on looking for the memory slots myself, i'll only end up doing something stuipd, just have to wait for that elusive forum member who may have done it!

do you reckon if i email the vaio tech people they will tell me where the memory slots are etc.?

Re: memory question for pcv-v1

kee-lo_ — Wed, 08 Sep 2004 13:20:55 GMT

do you reckon if i email the vaio tech people they will tell me where the memory slots are etc.?

Yes they should

Re: memory question for pcv-v1

gshayer — Wed, 08 Sep 2004 17:04:37 GMT

tech guys must be really busy no reply since emailing this morning!

Re: memory question for pcv-v1

kee-lo_ — Wed, 08 Sep 2004 17:10:14 GMT

It can tale 48hrs

Re: memory question for pcv-v1

gshayer — Fri, 10 Sep 2004 08:21:54 GMT

48hrs and counting............

Re: memory question for pcv-v1

gshayer — Fri, 10 Sep 2004 14:41:21 GMT

well i've finally got an answer.....

only sony can fit the memory as its not accessible by simply pulling the back cover of £240! ouch think i'll hang on for the time being......

Re: memory question for pcv-v1

kee-lo_ — Fri, 10 Sep 2004 15:25:31 GMT

Thats nonsense.
Most people do their own installations of memory.
If anyone with a V1 can help - I hope they can.

Re: memory question for pcv-v1

guitarkid — Fri, 10 Sep 2004 15:41:33 GMT

if sony have pulled a money making scam like that then ill be losing a little bit of respect for them today....

for all the years ive been into computers there has always been one simple upgrade the user can perform, memory upgrades..

I think I may switch off for 10 mins and have a delve into my w1, not that its the same as the v1 but it will give some indication..

Re: memory question for pcv-v1

guitarkid — Fri, 10 Sep 2004 15:59:00 GMT

right, sorry gshayer if this isnt going to be in your case....

for the w1, its easy peasy, didnt even have to shut down to look...

the main pc section(the bit behind the screen) has a little button on the left hand side, push it down and slide it to the right, it comes right off and the first thing you see on the left hand side is 2 memory slot, 1 used and 1 empty, its almost begging you to fill it....

so gshayer if you see a little plastic button on the casing of your v1, it may be worth giving it a push down and sliding it to see if it unveils anything... your responsability though....

okay, no respect lost to sony......phew.

Re: memory question for pcv-v1

HoMiC-HoMeR — Fri, 10 Sep 2004 16:52:42 GMT

Are you sure ?

I have a V1 and their aint a little button to the left.

W1 and V1 are quite different in shape

where did u get this info ?

Re: memory question for pcv-v1

guitarkid — Fri, 10 Sep 2004 16:58:52 GMT

i said that this is the case with the w1, and it may or may not apply to the v1...

Re: memory question for pcv-v1

HoMiC-HoMeR — Fri, 10 Sep 2004 16:59:54 GMT

Re: memory question for pcv-v1

gshayer — Fri, 10 Sep 2004 21:27:23 GMT

guitarkid

no button only screws

after some careful 'unscrewing' (now how many times have u said! that)

no slots for memory only powersupply and other wires and boxes.......think you have to delve deeper into the heart of the pc to find the memory slots

having talked to the guy at sony was told its a strip down job only a technican can do this, was told that this is the only sony pc which the customer cant upgrade himself!

this is a downer, as i had hoped to upgrade said memory myself........and was told by salespersons from sony that i could do it myself.

£240 is lot of cash