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* '''NO HARD DRIVE'''
 
* '''NO HARD DRIVE'''
 
* see [[As-Is Checklist]]
 
* see [[As-Is Checklist]]
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* '''Types of Laptop Memory''' 
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Laptops rarely use the standard [http://static.howstuffworks.com/gif/ram-simm.jpg SIMM] and [http://static.howstuffworks.com/gif/ram-dimm.jpg DIMM] memory modules used by non-portable machines. Instead, you may find:
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* 72 pin SODimm (Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Module [http://www.hal-pc.org/journal/2004/04_apr/200404MemoryPart2_files/image008.jpg] )
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* 144 Pin SODimm (Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Module [http://static.howstuffworks.com/gif/ram-sodimm.jpg])
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* DDR SDRAM (Dual Data Rate Synchronous RAM [http://images.overstock.com/f/102/3117/8h/www.overstock.com/images/products/10389267.jpg])
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* SDRAM (Single data rate Synchronous RAM [http://educations.newegg.com/category/381/buy/image01.jpg])
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* and, proprietary memory modules. [[User:K7aay|K7aay]] 18:55, 21 May 2008 (PDT)
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* [http://www.laptopparts.com/laptop-memory/memory.asp?cidx=278052066-1X26X2005Y12Z30Z55YAM Laptop Memory - Laptopparts.com]
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* [http://www.computerlaptopmemory.com/ computerlaptopmemory.com ]
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* [http://www.refurbished-laptops-and-cheap-laptop-reviews.com/cheap-laptops-memory-upgrade.htm Upgrading a refurbished laptops memory]

Revision as of 17:27, 4 February 2010

This is very much a work in progress. Unless noted, the "working or not" designations are "out of the box".

Probably the best thing is to go to WifiDocs/WirelessCardsSupported on Ubuntu's site.


PCI Cards

Card Ubuntu Debian chipset notes
Netgear 108 Mbps Wireless PCI WG311T Dapper yes atheros There are other cards in the WG311 series that use Texas Instrument chips and do not work.
D-Link AirPlus DWL-520+ Hardy yes
Needs		 ACX 100
D-Link Air DWL-520 Hardy No Prism 2.5
Linksys WMP54G Hardy No
D-Link WDA-1320 Hardy yes
SMC EZConnect Wireless SMC2602W Dapper yes this is a pcmcia card in a pci card holder


PCMCIA and CardBus Cards

Card Ubuntu Debian chipset notes
Netgear Wireless PC Crad 32-bit Cardbus MA521 Dapper yes no Realtek RTL8180L
D-Link DWL-650 11 Mbps WLAN Card Dapper yes yes Intersil Prism there are other cards in the DWL-650 series with ADM8211 chips
http://seattlewireless.net/DlinkCardComments


Full Build and QC

Grant

  • Processor Speed: 1400-2000MHz
  • RAM: 512 MB
  • Wireless? YES
  • Optical Drive: CD/RW and/or DVD-ROM
  • Hard Drive: 30-40 GB

Low-end Store

  • Processor Speed: 1000 - 1400 MHz
  • RAM: 512 MB
  • Wireless? YES
  • Optical Drive: CD-RW and/or DVD-ROM
  • Hard Drive: 10-30 GB

High-End Store

  • Processor Speed: 2000 MHz and higher
  • RAM: minimum of 512, but more encouraged
  • Wireless? YES
  • Optical Drive: CD-RW and/or DVD-ROM and/or DVD/RW
  • Hard Drive: at least 60 GB


No Build or QC

As-Is

  • Processor Speed: 600 - 966 MHz
  • RAM: 128 - 256 MB (preferably 2 sticks of 128 MB)
  • NO HARD DRIVE
  • see As-Is Checklist


  • Types of Laptop Memory

Laptops rarely use the standard SIMM and DIMM memory modules used by non-portable machines. Instead, you may find:

  • 72 pin SODimm (Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Module [1] )
  • 144 Pin SODimm (Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Module [2])
  • DDR SDRAM (Dual Data Rate Synchronous RAM [3])
  • SDRAM (Single data rate Synchronous RAM [4])
  • and, proprietary memory modules. K7aay 18:55, 21 May 2008 (PDT)


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