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    Need M681x Internal Pictures

    Discussion in 'eMachines' started by Todd Robinson, Jul 25, 2004.

  1. Todd Robinson

    Todd Robinson Newbie

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    I need step by step pictures of the disassembly of a 681x (6810 or 6811). I've heard conflicting information about the newer models that the 256 internal under the keyboard is soldered (I dont believe it, hence the request for the pics.)

    If someone is willing to take step by step pictures and instructions on how to get at this 256MB nugget so it can be replaced with something larger and post it here, I'm willing to send them $20 via paypal for the trouble.

    I bought the 6810 on Firday at BestBuy when the sales guy told me that swapping out the 256 with a 512 under the keyboard was easy and the tech guys have done it before. 40 minutes later I'm told its soldered on the board, yet no one ever took 1 screw out to confirm it, simply word-of-mouth. Fed up, I returned it and decided to wait until I got all the information.

    Remember I want step by step pictures (ie more than 1) with detailed information on the locations of screws and best way to remove parts (what type of tools should I use). Also, please make sure it is the 6810 or 6811 that you are showing me. I don't want it to be a 6809, buy the 6810, get it home, and find out there is something different (unlikely but I don't want to take any chances)

    thanks