[Info-vax] Modding a DS10-L

[Rich Jordan]

On Mar 16, 10:57 am, koeh... at eisner.nospam.encompasserve.org (Bob
Koehler) wrote:
> In article <b94e5514-4f87-4d63-ac02-c26072468... at k24g2000yqe.googlegroups.com>, Rich Jordan <jor... at ccs4vms.com> writes:
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> > 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).
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>    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-)

It'd be like the 'turbo bulge' on some wannabe sports car hoods.

Even if I got a second unit working again, it will never be
rackmounted; I can just put taller feet on the top unit to keep clear
of the memory 'turbo bulge' ;)