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Jay
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I sit possible to upgrade from 512 MB to 1GB of ram?
Would it be possible to upgrade the 4S ram by swapping chips? Is there even a compatible 1GB chip available? Do you think the hardware would then recognize a bigger chip or would it cause problems?
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Matt Barnes
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Unfortunately, the RAM is integrated into the logic board, so upgrading the RAM would be extremely difficult if not impossible.
Yeah, I know about it being part of the logic board, but I was just wondering if it would be possible if one was super careful with soldering (i.e. using a microscope) if the contact arrangement was the same.
Jay,
"super careful" ? - are you aware that you have to solder stuff like that with infrared- or hot-air soldering stations????
Just check on here http://www.circuitrework.com/guides/7-0.... and see what you think. with a medium grade station like this http://www.hakkousa.com/detail.asp?CID=5... and lots of practice , it might be possible. Oh yes, where are you going to get the the RAM from?The IC on the logic board for the 4s might not fit the 4 circuit board. So you will also need the datasheets for both of the IC's to make sure that the internal 'layout' is the same. You see, to many economical and logistics head aches to even try for one phone...so go with what Matt and markus are saying.....;-)
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Chris Green
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Mike D
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A college professor once said, "There are no stupid questions, just stupid people." Point proven here.
Simple, if Apple designed and integrated the RAM into the A5 chip, obviously upgrading the RAM is out of the question. Which smart phone have you heard of where people are "modding" it to upgrade the RAM? iPhones, and smart phones in general, are not computers- yet. There are no options to upgrade RAM, storage, or processors as of the present time. However, I can't wait until the day we can mod our smartphones and make them super-dooper-smart. BTW: my response was not a personal jab, just a comment. Sorry if I upset anyone.
well, sure does not seem to appropriate to define people as stupid, just because of the question that is asked. Always know your audience. How would you know that this person is not very young, may be from another country, and is truly just starting out? May be it would be far more helpful to explain instead to flame....
If your asking, then you probably can't and shouldn't do it.
Locc Dogg,
It is a good question, but not possible:-)
oldturkey03,