Satellite 1900 303 Memory Upgrade

Hi
I realise there has been a recent posting on this forum. However I installed 512MB in the user memory expansion slot and realise that the "on-board" 256MB (in my case) is under the keyboard and can be replaced albeit carefully.
What is the other slot in the memory expansion area.. it looks like a small slot.. like a 133 PIN or something.
Anyone any ideas ?
I must say the 512MB has made a notable difference, best 30 I have spent in a while.
cheers

Hi
You are right. On this notebook model only 1 slot is user upgradeable. This slot is placed under the Expansion memory module cover (near the cooling fan). Original memory module is PC2100 512MB (PA3164U-1M51). It is 200 pin memory module and it is pretty small, not so big as on desktops.
I can tell you only one thing: be sure you have compatible one and everything will be OK.
Bye

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