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Aptiva - Hardware Handbook error : Video RAM (VRAM) upgrade
Applicable to: World-Wide
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There is a problem with the Hardware Handbooks for certain Aptiva models, regarding the instructions for 'Upgrading Video Memory.
Models affected are 2144-743; -745; -754; -767; -768; -843. 2168-755. In the section titled 'Upgrading Video Memory', the picture may be incorrect. This shows the notch on the VRAM pocket facing the back of the planar (i.e. towards the keyboard connection) This illustration is incorrect.
All VRAM sockets on planars used in the listed models (in all countries) are designed with the notch facing the front the planar (i.e. the opposite end from the one with the keyboard (connector). The notch on the module must also face the front of the planar.
THE NOTCHES ON THE MODULE AND THE SOCKET MUST ALIGN. If they do not the VRAM module will be destroyed.
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Hardware Installation/Configuration, Video | |
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Date Created |
22-09-95 | |
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Last Updated |
10-12-98 | |
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Revision Date |
10-12-99 | |
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IBM Aptiva | |
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Aptiva | |
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2144, 2168 | |
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743; 745; 754; 767; 768; 843; 755 | |
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