Memory And Hard Drive Practically Not User Upgradeable : Averatec Lightweight Laptop Makes Portability Affordable

Memory And Hard Drive Practically Not User Upgradeable

By Harald Thon, published on September 12, 2005
Source: Tom's Guide US | Keywords: averatec, lightweight, laptop | Themes: Business Notebooks

Contents

1. Introduction
2. Not Just Light, But Stylish, Too
3. USB Ports: Always Powered
4. Graphics, Display & Sound
5. Keyboard And Other Interface Elements
6. Memory And Hard Drive Practically Not User Upgradeable
7. System Backup And Manual On The Hard Drive
8. Ultra-Low-Voltage-CPU Guarantees Long Battery Life

6. Memory And Hard Drive Practically Not User Upgradeable

In its stock configuration, the laptop ships with 512 MB of RAM and an 80 GB hard drive. However, neither of the components is easily upgradeable by the user, if at all. The trouble is that the laptop doesn't sport any openings on the bottom of the case that would allow access to them.

The case of the 1000 series does not have any openings that allow access to the system memory or hard drive, making it nearly impossible for the user to upgrade either component.

If a user decides to upgrade the laptop at a later time, that would mean sending it in to the company's technical service department. Alternatively, adventurous users could just completely disassemble the unit...