STM 4MB RAM UPGRADE

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STM 4MB RAM UPGRADE

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Thanks to @Steve for trying this out and sending me these images!

This new upgrade (not yet available) allows 4MB to be fitted to a older STM type machine.

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Fantastic! Will definitely replace my piggyback :D
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Very nice job @Steve How's the clearance with the keyboard?
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@PhilC plenty of space

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Is that in the sockets as well @Steve ?
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I didn't socket it just soldered right in
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Steve wrote: Mon Aug 16, 2021 11:11 am I didn't socket it just soldered right in
Thats why I asked, I don't think there is clearance for sockets as well.
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There looks to be at least one socket there.
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They're soldered on to precision headers on the motherboard. You would only want to socket it if you're planning on removing the ram board for different reasons I'm not sure?
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Does this help?

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