[Info-vax] Modding a DS10-L

[abrsvc]

On Friday, March 16, 2012 10:17:50 AM UTC-4, Rich Jordan wrote:
> 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:
> >
> >
> >
> > > 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-)
> 
> 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' ;)

Rich,

Spare working MB on its way once you shoot me a shipping address.

Dan