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    Help with upgrading a Vostro 1510

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by Hawk103, Apr 23, 2009.

  1. Hawk103

    Hawk103 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi,
    I would like to upgrade my laptop (specs in sig).
    Since my memory is shared, how much actual memory will be available if I put 4 GB in?

    Could someone show me where to buy the right modules?
    Thanks!
     
    Hawk103, Apr 23, 2009
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  2. Commander Wolf

    Commander Wolf can i haz broadwell?

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    Commander Wolf, Apr 23, 2009
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    Hawk103 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thank you for the fast reply. And yes I did see that thread, I just thought my laptop might be slightly different or something.

    On another note, you can't upgrade the processor, can you?

    Edit: Is the RAM hard to install?
     
    Hawk103, Apr 23, 2009
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  4. Commander Wolf

    Commander Wolf can i haz broadwell?

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    A Vostro 1510 is a Vostro 1510. The upgradeable parts on all Vostro 1510 are the same. You can upgrade the processor. You can use any Socket P processor with an 800MHz FSB or less. Neither memory or processor are particularly difficult to replace, given that you follow Dell's instructions:

    http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/vos1510/en/SM/html/index.htm
     
    Commander Wolf, Apr 23, 2009
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    Be warned, you upgrade your processor, your warranty is void.
     
    Luke1708, Apr 23, 2009
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    Thanks for the tip ;)
     
    Hawk103, Apr 23, 2009
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