Question for Asus netbook owners

desertgrandma · 05-30-2009, 10:16 AM

After watching youtube videos on the ease of replacing both the ram and hard drive, I am going to replace the ram on the 1000HE (when I buy it) with a 2GB.

Looks like even I could do it...

I am confused, however, on which, if any, brand would be best. Is there a difference out there between brands of those things? Would this be a good choice?

http://www.amazon.com/Crucial-CT2566...HBRC3B52ZH9QCB

Do you have an alternate choice that might be better?

Thanks for your imput.

RickyMaveety · 05-30-2009, 10:21 AM

Crucial is FINE. Good brand.

And, it is so easy to do a blind monkey under a tight deadline could do it.

desertgrandma · 05-30-2009, 10:22 AM

somehow, I knew you'd be the first to answer!

Thanks.

RickyMaveety · 05-30-2009, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by desertgrandma

somehow, I knew you'd be the first to answer!

Thanks.

I've bought it and used it, and the master (Leo Laporte) likes it .... so it HAS to be good.

DG, you are going to LOVE your new netbook. It is such a nice machine.

slayda · 05-30-2009, 10:34 AM

And you're right DG. Replacing the RAM on a PC EEE is easy. On my older version it's just remove two screws (one is behind the little "PC EEE" sticker) release the old RAM and snap in the new RAM. The replace the screws.

BTW the sticker is there to void the warranty if it's removed but if you're gentle with it, it goes back nicely.

One thing that caused a panic for me - I didn't get the new RAM properly seated and had a blank screen when I turned it on. Once the RAM was properly seated, it was OK.

Good Luck.

desertgrandma · 05-30-2009, 10:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RickyMaveety

I've bought it and used it, and the master (Leo Laporte) likes it .... so it HAS to be good.

DG, you are going to LOVE your new netbook. It is such a nice machine.

Yep..........almost there.

(I will not buy it before I have the cash, I will NOT buy it before I have the cash....)

RickyMaveety · 05-30-2009, 11:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slayda

And you're right DG. Replacing the RAM on a PC EEE is easy. On my older version it's just remove two screws (one is behind the little "PC EEE" sticker) release the old RAM and snap in the new RAM. The replace the screws.

BTW the sticker is there to void the warranty if it's removed but if you're gentle with it, it goes back nicely.

One thing that caused a panic for me - I didn't get the new RAM properly seated and had a blank screen when I turned it on. Once the RAM was properly seated, it was OK.

Good Luck.

The sticker is not there on the newer versions, and in fact, a discussion with Asus left me understanding that installing a new stick of RAM does not void the warranty. They said that's because it's so easy to do, there really is no way to harm the PC by doing it.

I checked with the other companies I was thinking about purchasing from, and either it voided the warranty, or was tricky to do, or both.

desertgrandma · 05-30-2009, 12:01 PM

Great news. I also watched the guy replace the hard drive. Even that looked easy.

However, I seriously doubt I need to do this. RM? Have you replaced yours?

Here is the link for anyone interested........

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qKUi0...3AC688&index=9

kazbates · 05-30-2009, 12:38 PM

DG - After spending two days with my Peewee (yes, I name it - it's just so cute

) and only needing to charge it once, I can honestly say, "I LOVE IT!" I can sit out on my patio, listen to the birds and the fountain the kids got me for Mother's day, and post to MR!

Life just doesn't get any better than this!!

desertgrandma · 05-30-2009, 12:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kazbates

DG - After spending two days with my Peewee (yes, I name it - it's just so cute

) and only needing to charge it once, I can honestly say, "I LOVE IT!" I can sit out on my patio, listen to the birds and the fountain the kids got me for Mother's day, and post to MR!

Life just doesn't get any better than this!!

Good on you!!!

Greg Anos · 05-30-2009, 01:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by desertgrandma

Great news. I also watched the guy replace the hard drive. Even that looked easy.

However, I seriously doubt I need to do this. RM? Have you replaced yours?

Here is the link for anyone interested........

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qKUi0...3AC688&index=9

It is easy. I've done it....

RickyMaveety · 05-30-2009, 01:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by desertgrandma

Great news. I also watched the guy replace the hard drive. Even that looked easy.

However, I seriously doubt I need to do this. RM? Have you replaced yours?

Here is the link for anyone interested........

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qKUi0...3AC688&index=9

I haven't as yet, but I may. It depends on how much space is available on a drive that will fit. Come to think of it, I need to do a replacement on a friend's HD on her laptop .... I may shop around for one for my netbook while I'm at it.

wodin · 05-30-2009, 01:41 PM

I ordered mine from Amazon.com; it'll be here Wednesday, and I ordered a 2 GB RAM stick with it for 22$; so I'll have the extra RAM in it before I start it up the first time.

I plan to run Windows 7 on it, but I also like to play with Linux and maybe some other things, so swapping out the hard drive is an interesting option I hadn't though of.

And don't talk to me about dual booting; I'm not interested on a production machine! I'd consider a virtual machine, but this thing is a little slim on resources anyway. I'm thinking; if a hdd swap only takes a minute or two ...

RickyMaveety · 05-30-2009, 03:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wodin

I ordered mine from Amazon.com; it'll be here Wednesday, and I ordered a 2 GB RAM stick with it for 22$; so I'll have the extra RAM in it before I start it up the first time.

I plan to run Windows 7 on it, but I also like to play with Linux and maybe some other things, so swapping out the hard drive is an interesting option I hadn't though of.

And don't talk to me about dual booting; I'm not interested on a production machine! I'd consider a virtual machine, but this thing is a little slim on resources anyway. I'm thinking; if a hdd swap only takes a minute or two ...

I'm toying with the idea of putting Windows 7 on the new HD when I get it. Stupid CDW is closed on weekends (I mean .... really), so I might be waiting till then to order.

desertgrandma · 05-30-2009, 03:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wodin

I ordered mine from Amazon.com; it'll be here Wednesday, and I ordered a 2 GB RAM stick with it for 22$; so I'll have the extra RAM in it before I start it up the first time.

.

Did you get the blue or black? There are some neat skins on decalgirl.com for this..........

05-30-2009, 10:16 AM	#1
desertgrandma Enjoying the show.... Posts: 14,270 Karma: 10462843 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Arizona Device: A K1, Kindle Paperwhite, an Ipod, IPad2, Iphone, an Ipad Mini & macAir	Question for Asus netbook owners After watching youtube videos on the ease of replacing both the ram and hard drive, I am going to replace the ram on the 1000HE (when I buy it) with a 2GB. Looks like even I could do it... I am confused, however, on which, if any, brand would be best. Is there a difference out there between brands of those things? Would this be a good choice? http://www.amazon.com/Crucial-CT2566...HBRC3B52ZH9QCB Do you have an alternate choice that might be better? Thanks for your imput.

05-30-2009, 10:21 AM	#2
RickyMaveety Holy S**T!!! Posts: 5,213 Karma: 108401 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: San Diego, California!! Device: Kindle and iPad	Crucial is FINE. Good brand. And, it is so easy to do a blind monkey under a tight deadline could do it. Last edited by RickyMaveety; 05-30-2009 at 10:31 AM.

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desertgrandma Enjoying the show.... Posts: 14,270 Karma: 10462843 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Arizona Device: A K1, Kindle Paperwhite, an Ipod, IPad2, Iphone, an Ipad Mini & macAir	somehow, I knew you'd be the first to answer! Thanks.

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slayda Retired & reading more! Posts: 2,764 Karma: 1884247 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: North Alabama, USA Device: Kindle 1, iPad Air 2, iPhone 6S+, Kobo Aura One	And you're right DG. Replacing the RAM on a PC EEE is easy. On my older version it's just remove two screws (one is behind the little "PC EEE" sticker) release the old RAM and snap in the new RAM. The replace the screws. BTW the sticker is there to void the warranty if it's removed but if you're gentle with it, it goes back nicely. One thing that caused a panic for me - I didn't get the new RAM properly seated and had a blank screen when I turned it on. Once the RAM was properly seated, it was OK. Good Luck.

05-30-2009, 12:01 PM	#8
desertgrandma Enjoying the show.... Posts: 14,270 Karma: 10462843 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Arizona Device: A K1, Kindle Paperwhite, an Ipod, IPad2, Iphone, an Ipad Mini & macAir	Great news. I also watched the guy replace the hard drive. Even that looked easy. However, I seriously doubt I need to do this. RM? Have you replaced yours? Here is the link for anyone interested........ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qKUi0...3AC688&index=9

05-30-2009, 12:38 PM	#9
kazbates Wizard Posts: 2,627 Karma: 406616 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Northern Virginia Device: SurfacePro, SurfaceBook 2	DG - After spending two days with my Peewee (yes, I name it - it's just so cute ) and only needing to charge it once, I can honestly say, "I LOVE IT!" I can sit out on my patio, listen to the birds and the fountain the kids got me for Mother's day, and post to MR! Life just doesn't get any better than this!!

05-30-2009, 01:41 PM	#13
wodin Illiterate Posts: 10,279 Karma: 37848716 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: The Sandwich Isles Device: Samsung Galaxy S10+, Microsoft Surface Pro	I ordered mine from Amazon.com; it'll be here Wednesday, and I ordered a 2 GB RAM stick with it for 22$; so I'll have the extra RAM in it before I start it up the first time. I plan to run Windows 7 on it, but I also like to play with Linux and maybe some other things, so swapping out the hard drive is an interesting option I hadn't though of. And don't talk to me about dual booting; I'm not interested on a production machine! I'd consider a virtual machine, but this thing is a little slim on resources anyway. I'm thinking; if a hdd swap only takes a minute or two ...

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