[dinku]

Bought a new dell mini 10v an i have a os x 10.6.2 running on it .....thanks for all the help

[achmeingott]

congrats man...i just did mine about a month ago, and as with most people here it's my first real exposure to osx...definitely a learning experience. if you're even a little experienced with computer hardware, i'd look into upgrading to 2 gigs of ram. it's a pretty hands-on experience but it definitely helps.

[dinku]

Thanks
I am looking to upgrade to 2 gb ram but after looking at the you tube tutorial i am a bit scared. i use my laptop a lot I have a MacBook Pro and a Dell Mini 10v but i have never taken apart a laptop.

[soccer6x]

Originally Posted by dinku

Thanks
I am looking to upgrade to 2 gb ram but after looking at the you tube tutorial i am a bit scared. i use my laptop a lot I have a MacBook Pro and a Dell Mini 10v but i have never taken apart a laptop.

Congrats on the OSX. The ram isn't that hard to install it just takes a bit of time. Its roughly 13 or so screws and a few cables that need unplugged. The process itself is only 30 minutes long start to finish and youtube has some great tutorials. Search along the lines of "Dell Mini 10v Ram Upgrade" and watch the 3 10 minute videos and youll be good to go. Just put G.Skill ram in mine 3 days ago, by watching the guys vids. Good luck.

[dinku]

YAY....i have changed the memory.....to 2GB i snapped on of the clips off the palm rest when removing it but a little bit of araldite bought it back together again and now its all working fine....

Now the specs are

OS X 10.6.2
HDD 160 GB
Ram 2 GB

my next step is to install a bluetooth...but i dont know where to get one from

Thanks everybody.
I am grinning from ear to ear

[achmeingott]

Originally Posted by dinku

YAY....i have changed the memory.....to 2GB i snapped on of the clips off the palm rest when removing it but a little bit of araldite bought it back together again and now its all working fine....

Now the specs are

OS X 10.6.2
HDD 160 GB
Ram 2 GB

my next step is to install a bluetooth...but i dont know where to get one from

Thanks everybody.
I am grinning from ear to ear

i know what you mean...i've done minor things like upgrading ram on other laptops before...but there's something fulfilling about disassembling your entire computer and having it still work when put back together.
but i think most people grabbed their bluetooth from ebay...just search "mini 10v bluetooth". after upgrading ram...this should be a breeze. remove keyboard and trackpad....

[dinku]

Ordered it already.

Is there any way I can add 3G card to my Mini 10 v.?

There is a cable on the mother board which says "Sim Card Cable" but i cant see any slot to put a sim in or put a modem card in.

When I checked the Dell support website i saw pictures of the USB and sim card board, where can I get this board from?

Documentation

[minimalpc]

Unless you order it from Dell with the WWAN option, it doesn't come with the necessary hardware. If you have great soldering skills, you may be able to add it after the fact, but I have seen mixed reports on that.

Also, you do not have to remove the keyboard to install a BT module. You need only remove the palm rest. Make sure to get the BCM2046 module (it is 2.1+).

[Montala]

Originally Posted by dinku

Ordered it already.

There is a cable on the mother board which says "Sim Card Cable" but i cant see any slot to put a sim in or put a modem card in.

You have to remove the battery to see the SIM card slot.

[dinku]

No there is no slot. I think there is no sim card board on my Mini 10v.