[comp.sys.amiga.hardware] A few questions about my A500...

seamus@bucsb.UUCP (Jeff Rizzo) (02/09/90)

I've recently opened my A500 (the warranty was expired anyway), and I noticed
that there are 4 spaces between the RAM chips that appear to be for additional
RAM chips... the motherboard also says 512K/1 Meg. If 256Kx4 chips were put
in the empty spots, would it be functional? That is, would the system
recognize the extra RAM as well as the 512K in my A501 clone? I seem to
recall someone mentioning this in c.s.a before... 
 Also, if it works, what are the chances of getting a dealer to put the chips
in for me? (The thought of soldering chips to my motherboard makes me more 
than a little nervous) Any ideas on cost?

One more question: I want to know if I've got the 1 Meg Agnus... What are the
numbers on top of the new one as opposed to the older ones?

Thanks in advance.

jeff



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Jeff Rizzo                                                  seamus@bucsf.bu.edu
Boston University                                         phyq8jc@BUACCA.BITNET
CLA '91                         Anybody want to give me a job?