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#215765 - 11/05/2004 08:22 Re: Installation service [Re: mlord]
SonicSnoop
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Registered: 29/06/2002
Posts: 531
Loc: Triangle, VA
Mark, Will you be letting people know who your willing to do the install for? And when your willing to do it? Im ready as soon as the chips come in.. Not trying to rush anything just excited.
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#215766 - 11/05/2004 10:37 Re: Mark 2A memory upgrade chip sets (16->32MB) [Re: skibum]
mlord
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Registered: 29/08/2000
Posts: 14491
Loc: Canada
I believe I have the only 32MB Mk2a player. Hugo has a 16MB Mk2, but he hasn't loaded the latest Hijack on it yet to verify that the kernel mods are correct for Mk2 yet -- easily fixed if I got it wrong, though.

Cheers

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#215767 - 11/05/2004 10:40 Re: Installation service [Re: SonicSnoop]
mlord
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Registered: 29/08/2000
Posts: 14491
Loc: Canada
dbrashear has claimed his front-of-the-line spot, and for now I may leave it at that, unless yn0t_ reconsiders (he of all people could make best use of the upgrade).

I just got word that I'm going to SoCal Real Soon Now, for a couple of weeks, so there will be a window of opportunity when I return in June for these, before I head off to London/Amersfoort at the end of June.

More when I know more.

-ml

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#215768 - 11/05/2004 10:58 Re: Mark 2A memory upgrade chip sets (16->32MB) [Re: mlord]
tman
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Registered: 24/12/2001
Posts: 5528
I've got a Mk2A with 32MB but I didn't have time to wire up the CS lines so it's still 16MB.

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#215769 - 11/05/2004 11:41 Re: Mark 2A memory upgrade chip sets (16->32MB) [Re: tman]
genixia
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Registered: 08/02/2002
Posts: 3411
Just a note for any non-techies who are buying these with a view to getting someone else to install them. Don't unpackage the chips when you receive them. Resist the urge to rip open the static safe packaging in order to marvel at your new purchase,

These chips are sensitive to static and handling them without taking suitable precautions could destroy them before they even get installed. There's already enough risk for the installer without being given bad chips to start with.
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#215770 - 11/05/2004 12:20 Re: Installation service [Re: mlord]
Daria
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Registered: 24/01/2002
Posts: 3937
Loc: Providence, RI
I bet my AFS fileserver will suck up more memory than tony can make emphatic suck up

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#215771 - 12/05/2004 17:22 Update!!! [Re: Daria]
pgrzelak
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Registered: 15/08/2000
Posts: 4859
Loc: New Jersey, USA
Greetings!

My package came in! I have verified that they are the correct chip numbers. Right now, I am stuffing a whole bunch of envelopes. If you have already requested memory sets and paid with PayPal, your chips will be shipped to you tomorrow via USPS (or Airmail as appropriate). If you requested other items (Tech Support Spheres, DVDs, aux-in adapters, etc.), if I have the other item, you stuff will also ship out to you tomorrow. These chips are all still packed in their original surface mount tape / holders, so they should be fairly static free. Have fun!!!
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#215772 - 12/05/2004 17:48 Re: Update!!! [Re: pgrzelak]
rtundo
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Registered: 27/02/2001
Posts: 569
Loc: Albany, NY
Paul,

Are there still chips unspoken for?

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#215773 - 12/05/2004 18:14 Re: Update!!! [Re: rtundo]
pgrzelak
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Registered: 15/08/2000
Posts: 4859
Loc: New Jersey, USA
Oh, most certainly, yes. I ordered enough for 100 sets. I think I still have about 40 left... Plus some extras for the solderers. So far, the largest order I had was 9 sets!!! Wow!!!
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200GB with 48MB RAM, Illuminated Buttons and Digital Outputs

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#215774 - 13/05/2004 01:28 Re: Update!!! [Re: pgrzelak]
mcomb
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Registered: 31/08/1999
Posts: 1649
Loc: San Carlos, CA
My package came in!

Let me be the first to say thanks for taking on the financial responsibility and dealing with the headaches involved with ordering and distributing the RAM. My empeg appreciates it

-Mike
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#215775 - 13/05/2004 01:52 Re: Update!!! [Re: mcomb]
Major_Sarcasm
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Registered: 28/08/2003
Posts: 149
Loc: Isle of Wight, UK
Seconded!
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#215776 - 13/05/2004 04:26 Re: Update!!! [Re: Major_Sarcasm]
pgrzelak
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Registered: 15/08/2000
Posts: 4859
Loc: New Jersey, USA


No worries! This was actually fairly easy compared to some that I have done. Today's trip to the post office should be interesting, though. I want to verify the mailing weight and postage, especially for the airmail variations. So some poor unfortunate postal clerk will be stuck dealing with me again...
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200GB with 48MB RAM, Illuminated Buttons and Digital Outputs

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#215777 - 14/05/2004 10:29 Re: Update!!! [Re: pgrzelak]
pgrzelak
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Registered: 15/08/2000
Posts: 4859
Loc: New Jersey, USA
Memory bump.
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#215778 - 15/05/2004 17:10 Re: Mark 2A memory upgrade chip sets (16->32MB) [Re: pgrzelak]
Daria
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Registered: 24/01/2002
Posts: 3937
Loc: Providence, RI
What the heck did Paul send me in an envelope? Oh right, I ordered memory. Wait, this can't possibly have anything in it. Oh. Yes it does.

So I guess I need to dismount a motherboard and find an antistatic bag so I can send one of my units off to mlord.

Thanks Paul!

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#215779 - 15/05/2004 17:47 Re: Mark 2A memory upgrade chip sets (16->32MB) [Re: Daria]
pgrzelak
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Registered: 15/08/2000
Posts: 4859
Loc: New Jersey, USA
Cool! I guess it arrived safely. I had sent some tests through the mail to Canada, so I thought they would be safe.

Although I had not even thought about what people would think of the chips if they had not seen that kind of packing before... Then again, thinking back to what I first thought when I first saw it...

Description deleted in favor of the photograph and better description below.

You probably just want to include the entire letter in your package with the motherboard when you send it to Mark or Stu.


Edited by pgrzelak (15/05/2004 18:08)
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#215780 - 15/05/2004 17:59 Re: Mark 2A memory upgrade chip sets (16->32MB) [Re: pgrzelak]
pgrzelak
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Registered: 15/08/2000
Posts: 4859
Loc: New Jersey, USA
Given that a lot of people will suddenly be getting these mysterious envelopes in the mail (please don't call your local police department!), a photo of what to expect...



You can see the carrier adhered with "scotch tape" to the paper. The paper was to protect and keep the chips still while being transported. The "scotch tape" only covers the sprocket holes and can be easily removed.

The plastic body is an anti-static capsule, each holding one chip. The bottom of the chips can be seen through the small hole in the bottom of the capsule. If you turn the capsules over, you will find a film layer protecting the chips from above.

It is probably best not to remove the chips from this carrier to help prevent static problems. This shipping method was tested in advance before any sales occurred, so the chips should be safe as they arrived.

Note: The paper itself has a very fine pattern to it, similar to the safety paper you see on checks. If you cannot see the pattern, you may be too drunk to perform the install yourself, or need a magnifying glass to assist you. It is also interesting to note that one person did receive paper without a pattern on it, just to make things more interesting...


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#215781 - 15/05/2004 18:30 Re: Mark 2A memory upgrade chip sets (16->32MB) [Re: pgrzelak]
Daria
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Registered: 24/01/2002
Posts: 3937
Loc: Providence, RI
Oh, I haven't opened the envelope, and I'm not going to. If I do, it'll be gone before the post office is open again.

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#215782 - 17/05/2004 10:12 Re: Installation service [Re: mlord]
image
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Registered: 28/04/2002
Posts: 770
Loc: Los Angeles, CA
SoCal Real Soon Now
maybe then the vaporware SoCal meet will finally happen =)

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#215783 - 18/05/2004 00:31 Re: Installation service [Re: mlord]
mcomb
pooh-bah

Registered: 31/08/1999
Posts: 1649
Loc: San Carlos, CA
dbrashear has claimed his front-of-the-line spot, and for now I may leave it at that

I just got my chips today (thanks Paul) so if you happen to want to solder up another one, let me know. Otherwise I guess I'll wait for for a success report or two from Stu.

-Mike
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#215784 - 19/05/2004 08:35 Re: Installation service [Re: mcomb]
pgrzelak
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Registered: 15/08/2000
Posts: 4859
Loc: New Jersey, USA
This is one of those posts that go "bump" on the web... I still have a few of these upgrade kits left.
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Paul Grzelak
200GB with 48MB RAM, Illuminated Buttons and Digital Outputs

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#215785 - 20/05/2004 11:19 Re: Installation service [Re: pgrzelak]
Jerz
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Registered: 13/07/2002
Posts: 634
Loc: Jesusland
Thanks Paul, I received mine.... Boy, I don't think I'll be attempting the soldering of those pins! Hopefully I can ship my spare off to someone along with the tuner module I built that doesn't seem to function quite right.

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#215786 - 20/05/2004 11:38 Re: Installation service [Re: pgrzelak]
pgrzelak
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Registered: 15/08/2000
Posts: 4859
Loc: New Jersey, USA
Greetings!

A further bump and a warning. After I take into account orders I received so far today, I think I am down to my last 5 sets! If you need RAM, send me EMAIL first (not PayPal) to confirm availability. This is from the 100 sets ordered plus adding in what I had from the original chip purchase. I am reserving enough for my own players as well.

If there is enough need, I can always place another order, but I do not want to do that until I can gauge how many more would be needed.
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200GB with 48MB RAM, Illuminated Buttons and Digital Outputs

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#215787 - 20/05/2004 15:05 Re: Mark 2A memory upgrade chip sets (16->32MB) [Re: pgrzelak]
frog51
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Registered: 09/08/2000
Posts: 2091
Loc: Edinburgh, Scotland
As Andy pointed out - they are very very small

Confused SWMBO - very suspicious until I pointed out they were techy not druggie in nature...
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Rory
MkIIa, blue lit buttons, memory upgrade, 1Tb in Subaru Forester STi
MkII, 240Gb in Mark Lord dock
MkII, 80Gb SSD in dock

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#215788 - 21/05/2004 16:33 Chip sales are now CLOSED [Re: frog51]
pgrzelak
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Registered: 15/08/2000
Posts: 4859
Loc: New Jersey, USA
Greetings!

Chip sales are now closed. I have just enough for my own players and projects at this time. Please do not send PayPal - I have nothing left to ship.

If there is enough demand for the chips, I will look into another bulk order.

I can't believe that I went through over 100 sets (counting the ones I had from the first purchase). Enjoy everyone!!!

By the way - who said that techie is not addictive?!?!?!
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200GB with 48MB RAM, Illuminated Buttons and Digital Outputs

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#215789 - 27/05/2004 05:24 Mark 2A memory upgrade chip sets (16->32MB) [Re: pgrzelak]
pgrzelak
carpal tunnel

Registered: 15/08/2000
Posts: 4859
Loc: New Jersey, USA
Greetings!

Memory bump. I ordered another bulk batch of RAM, so anyone who missed out on the first order should contact me / order now. Thanks!
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200GB with 48MB RAM, Illuminated Buttons and Digital Outputs

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#215790 - 27/05/2004 10:10 Re: Mark 2A memory upgrade chip sets (16->32MB) [Re: pgrzelak]
lockuplever
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Registered: 30/01/2002
Posts: 264
Loc: Tucson, AZ
Paul,
Do the same instructions at the beginning of this thread apply?
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#215791 - 27/05/2004 10:26 Re: Mark 2A memory upgrade chip sets (16->32MB) [Re: lockuplever]
pgrzelak
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Registered: 15/08/2000
Posts: 4859
Loc: New Jersey, USA
Indeed. It is the same price, same instructions for this batch. Thanks!

$33 per set, send a PayPal with a correct address and a subject line with the word memory and the number of sets requested to me at pgrzelak@verizon.net and an envelope with the correct combination will be mailed via first class or air mail.
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Paul Grzelak
200GB with 48MB RAM, Illuminated Buttons and Digital Outputs

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#215792 - 27/05/2004 15:34 Re: Mark 2A memory upgrade chip sets (16->32MB) [Re: pgrzelak]
lockuplever
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Registered: 30/01/2002
Posts: 264
Loc: Tucson, AZ
DONE !
Thanks for offering this service.
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#215793 - 27/05/2004 16:06 Re: Mark 2A memory upgrade chip sets (16->32MB) [Re: lockuplever]
pgrzelak
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Registered: 15/08/2000
Posts: 4859
Loc: New Jersey, USA
Greetings!

No problem. Meanwhile, I have received the new batch of chips today, so I am fully restocked!
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Paul Grzelak
200GB with 48MB RAM, Illuminated Buttons and Digital Outputs

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#215794 - 27/05/2004 19:47 Re: Mark 2A memory upgrade chip sets (16->32MB) [Re: pgrzelak]
maczrool
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Registered: 13/01/2002
Posts: 1649
Loc: Louisiana, USA
Paul, you rock!

Stu
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