question for emachines 6811 owners

[neatguys]

Ok I only have the built in 512 ram and need to know where it goes and what exact kind and mb amount to get.
I know alot of us have this laptop so I figured this would be the place to find out.
I wouldnt be thrilled to have to remove the keyboard either.Whats the max amount this unit takes?
Thanks !!

[spkguitar]

The max amount that you can put in without completely taking the unit apart is 1.25GB
The "user serviceable" memory slot on the bottom will take up to 1GB. It can be ugraded to 2 GB, but not without taking everything apart. (there used to be pictures from a guy who did it, but his site is down)

I would definitely highly recommend using one of the online memory configuration programs at one of the manufacturer's websites, though (Kingston, Crucial, etc). Too many people (some I know personally) had theirs upgraded with incompatible memory and got totally screwed.

[JCWarrior]

I used Crucial and am very pleased.

[neatguys]

thanks spkguitar
I took off the back cover over the ram.Is that a 256 stick?
So I buy a 1 gig stick to replace it and the other 256 is behind the keys?
Sorry I have built like 5 allensteins but am a virgin at laptop upgrades (but to cheap and stubborn to pay best buy to do it!!!!)
Jeff based on your sig it looks like youve done this .So crucial pc 2700 notebook ram 1 gig?
Thanks everyone!

[spkguitar]

thanks spkguitar
I took off the back cover over the ram.Is that a 256 stick?

Yep

So I buy a 1 gig stick to replace it and the other 256 is behind the keys?

Yep.

I put Kingston in mine.

[neatguys]

Great !
Thanks spkguitar!
So how does laptop ram come out?
Sorry !!

[Obsidian Dragon]

It's kinda hard to describe how to remove laptop RAM with words as a video would work better but I'll give it a try. If at any time you don't feel confortable, don't proceed. It could get costly if you break a ram socket and even more expensive than paying Best Buy.

First start by discharging any static electricity from you body by touching a metal object. Then carefully remove the memory module as follows.

As you look at the memory module (looks like a 1" x 2.5" circuit board with some surface mount chips on it), notice that on one of the long edges it is inserted onto the memory socket. There are many gold or silver contacts on this edge that connects it to the circuit board below. Now look at the two short edges. There should be small plastic clips that hold the memory module in place. You must carefully push these clips outward away for the memory module at the same time. be very careful that you do not break the clips. The other long edge should be released and pop up slightly when the clips have released the memory module. Gently pull the memory module away for the connector edge in a slightly diagonal direction to remove the memory module.

Inserting the new memory module is just the opposite. Again remove any static elect4ricity by touching a metal object before handling the new memory module out of its static protection bag or packing material. First make sure you have the memory module facing the right way (it is asymetrical so it won't fit backwards). Push the connector edge at a diagonal direction into the socket firmly and press down on the other long edge (not connector side) of the memory module to engage the clips on both short edges. They should click into place on both edges. The memory module should stay down if this is done correctly. If you are unsure, remove it and try again.

After closing up the laptop, you might have to make some changes to the confiruration in the BIOS to recognize the memory but most system will do this automatically nowadays. It's not as hard as it sounds but things can go wrong if you are not careful or experienced. Take your time and don't rush. Maybe find a friend that is very computer hardware capable to help you. This is not the time to be proud.

[neatguys]

ok great thanks everyone!!
I took it out and put it back in and it works fine.Now to search newegg!!!