[Info-vax] Modding a DS10-L

[Bob Koehler]

In article <b94e5514-4f87-4d63-ac02-c2607246884d at k24g2000yqe.googlegroups.com>, Rich Jordan <jordan at ccs4vms.com> writes:
> 
> I was thinking about cutting a nice rectangle in the lid right over
> the memory slots.  Then making a sheet metal cap that would provide
> enough clearance so that I could use the DIMMs vertically instead of
> with the right-angle adapters.  That would allow me to take my working
> DS10L up to 2GB.  The cap would get riveted to the case lid (I don't
> have access to a welder, nor the skills to non-destructively weld
> sheet metal).

   I'm about ready to do the same thing.  I have a couple of new DIMMs
   and with the lid open, everything works, once I found the proper
   order for two different size DIMMs.

   I just have to remember to remove the paint from a piece I have that
   will form part of the bump.  Ironically the system is already sitting
   on top of a VAX 4000 Model 105 with it's Qbus bump, balanced by a
   scrap piece of wood that happens to be about the same thinkness
   as the bump.

   And yes, despite thier being 4 working slots, the documentation for
   the DS10L cleary calls out for a maximum of 2 DIMMs.  Modifying
   the cabinet specifically designed to fit into a 1U rack slot just 
   isn't a supported configuration.  8-)