Is it possible to upgrade soldered on hardware for Samsung chromebook 3
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I know that all the hardware such as the cpu, the ram, and whatever I’m forgetting to name is soldered on the board itself. I want to upgrade the ram or anything to be honest, because what I want to do requires more ram and cpu usage. Is there any hardware out there that is compatible with the board that I don’t know of?
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I know that all the hardware such as the cpu, the ram, and whatever I’m forgetting to name is soldered on the board itself. I want to upgrade the ram or anything to be honest, because what I want to do requires more ram and cpu usage. Is there any hardware out there that is compatible with the board that I don’t know of?
linux upgrade kernel chromebook
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– Christopher Hostage
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You could replace a soldered component, but that would be a waste of time as an "upgrade". The system software is probably hardcoded to only support the originally installed components, and is unlikely to support any unexpected replacement part. You'll end up with a doorstop.
– sawdust
15 hours ago
In addition to what @sawdust said, even if the components were not hard-coded, it would be almost impossible for an enduser to solder upgraded components to the board. I don't think you should try to do this, no offence.
– Aulis Ronkainen
15 hours ago
In theory if there is a model with the amount of ram you want it should be possible to acquire the respective parts and find someone to solder it properly for you. I flashed a bad version of OpenWRT to my router (which I compiled myself) and a coworker was able to fix it be replacing the respective chips. If you know someone with sufficient knowledge it may be possible. MrChromebox offers a debricking service, but I think your request comes with a high risk and effort. I'm not sure if electronics.stackexchange.com is a better fit.
– LiveWireBT
15 hours ago
Better make a new question for this.
– xenoid
13 hours ago
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I know that all the hardware such as the cpu, the ram, and whatever I’m forgetting to name is soldered on the board itself. I want to upgrade the ram or anything to be honest, because what I want to do requires more ram and cpu usage. Is there any hardware out there that is compatible with the board that I don’t know of?
linux upgrade kernel chromebook
edited 3 hours ago
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asked 18 hours ago
Curiousdemon
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I know that all the hardware such as the cpu, the ram, and whatever I’m forgetting to name is soldered on the board itself. I want to upgrade the ram or anything to be honest, because what I want to do requires more ram and cpu usage. Is there any hardware out there that is compatible with the board that I don’t know of?
linux upgrade kernel chromebook
linux upgrade kernel chromebook
edited 3 hours ago
Mureinik
2,15951525
asked 18 hours ago
Curiousdemon
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edited 3 hours ago
Mureinik
2,15951525
asked 18 hours ago
Curiousdemon
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edited 3 hours ago
Mureinik
2,15951525
edited 3 hours ago
Mureinik
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Mureinik
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asked 18 hours ago
Curiousdemon
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asked 18 hours ago
Curiousdemon
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asked 18 hours ago
Curiousdemon
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SuperUser is geared towards specific questions - would you please edit the question down to one specific question? It's possible to ask several questions separately.
– Christopher Hostage
18 hours ago
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You could replace a soldered component, but that would be a waste of time as an "upgrade". The system software is probably hardcoded to only support the originally installed components, and is unlikely to support any unexpected replacement part. You'll end up with a doorstop.
– sawdust
15 hours ago
In addition to what @sawdust said, even if the components were not hard-coded, it would be almost impossible for an enduser to solder upgraded components to the board. I don't think you should try to do this, no offence.
– Aulis Ronkainen
15 hours ago
In theory if there is a model with the amount of ram you want it should be possible to acquire the respective parts and find someone to solder it properly for you. I flashed a bad version of OpenWRT to my router (which I compiled myself) and a coworker was able to fix it be replacing the respective chips. If you know someone with sufficient knowledge it may be possible. MrChromebox offers a debricking service, but I think your request comes with a high risk and effort. I'm not sure if electronics.stackexchange.com is a better fit.
– LiveWireBT
15 hours ago
Better make a new question for this.
– xenoid
13 hours ago
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SuperUser is geared towards specific questions - would you please edit the question down to one specific question? It's possible to ask several questions separately.
– Christopher Hostage
18 hours ago
3
You could replace a soldered component, but that would be a waste of time as an "upgrade". The system software is probably hardcoded to only support the originally installed components, and is unlikely to support any unexpected replacement part. You'll end up with a doorstop.
– sawdust
15 hours ago
In addition to what @sawdust said, even if the components were not hard-coded, it would be almost impossible for an enduser to solder upgraded components to the board. I don't think you should try to do this, no offence.
– Aulis Ronkainen
15 hours ago
In theory if there is a model with the amount of ram you want it should be possible to acquire the respective parts and find someone to solder it properly for you. I flashed a bad version of OpenWRT to my router (which I compiled myself) and a coworker was able to fix it be replacing the respective chips. If you know someone with sufficient knowledge it may be possible. MrChromebox offers a debricking service, but I think your request comes with a high risk and effort. I'm not sure if electronics.stackexchange.com is a better fit.
– LiveWireBT
15 hours ago
Better make a new question for this.
– xenoid
13 hours ago
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SuperUser is geared towards specific questions - would you please edit the question down to one specific question? It's possible to ask several questions separately.
– Christopher Hostage
18 hours ago
SuperUser is geared towards specific questions - would you please edit the question down to one specific question? It's possible to ask several questions separately.
– Christopher Hostage
18 hours ago
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You could replace a soldered component, but that would be a waste of time as an "upgrade". The system software is probably hardcoded to only support the originally installed components, and is unlikely to support any unexpected replacement part. You'll end up with a doorstop.
– sawdust
15 hours ago
You could replace a soldered component, but that would be a waste of time as an "upgrade". The system software is probably hardcoded to only support the originally installed components, and is unlikely to support any unexpected replacement part. You'll end up with a doorstop.
– sawdust
15 hours ago
In addition to what @sawdust said, even if the components were not hard-coded, it would be almost impossible for an enduser to solder upgraded components to the board. I don't think you should try to do this, no offence.
– Aulis Ronkainen
15 hours ago
In addition to what @sawdust said, even if the components were not hard-coded, it would be almost impossible for an enduser to solder upgraded components to the board. I don't think you should try to do this, no offence.
– Aulis Ronkainen
15 hours ago
In theory if there is a model with the amount of ram you want it should be possible to acquire the respective parts and find someone to solder it properly for you. I flashed a bad version of OpenWRT to my router (which I compiled myself) and a coworker was able to fix it be replacing the respective chips. If you know someone with sufficient knowledge it may be possible. MrChromebox offers a debricking service, but I think your request comes with a high risk and effort. I'm not sure if electronics.stackexchange.com is a better fit.
– LiveWireBT
15 hours ago
In theory if there is a model with the amount of ram you want it should be possible to acquire the respective parts and find someone to solder it properly for you. I flashed a bad version of OpenWRT to my router (which I compiled myself) and a coworker was able to fix it be replacing the respective chips. If you know someone with sufficient knowledge it may be possible. MrChromebox offers a debricking service, but I think your request comes with a high risk and effort. I'm not sure if electronics.stackexchange.com is a better fit.
– LiveWireBT
15 hours ago
Better make a new question for this.
– xenoid
13 hours ago
Better make a new question for this.
– xenoid
13 hours ago
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Maybe. I have pried out individual socketed RAM chips and added them piecemeal to expansion cards with never a problem. What could be so different about motherboard RAM? It might be designed into the motherboard, but the traces are probably laid out about the same as a SO-DIMM in practice. I'd make sure the new chips have the same voltage and pinouts, as well as other similar specs.
I have replaced my HP x86 Chromebook BIOS with SeaBIOS open-source BIOS. The new BIOS supports a variety of platforms and configurations. It should easily recognize additional RAM. I've always wondered about soldering more of the same type of chips onto empty pads on the motherboard. Will it work? Someday I may just try it. Watch enough YouTube videos on soldering upgraded RAM chips and you may get up the courage and technique to experiment too.
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Maybe. I have pried out individual socketed RAM chips and added them piecemeal to expansion cards with never a problem. What could be so different about motherboard RAM? It might be designed into the motherboard, but the traces are probably laid out about the same as a SO-DIMM in practice. I'd make sure the new chips have the same voltage and pinouts, as well as other similar specs.
I have replaced my HP x86 Chromebook BIOS with SeaBIOS open-source BIOS. The new BIOS supports a variety of platforms and configurations. It should easily recognize additional RAM. I've always wondered about soldering more of the same type of chips onto empty pads on the motherboard. Will it work? Someday I may just try it. Watch enough YouTube videos on soldering upgraded RAM chips and you may get up the courage and technique to experiment too.
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Maybe. I have pried out individual socketed RAM chips and added them piecemeal to expansion cards with never a problem. What could be so different about motherboard RAM? It might be designed into the motherboard, but the traces are probably laid out about the same as a SO-DIMM in practice. I'd make sure the new chips have the same voltage and pinouts, as well as other similar specs.
I have replaced my HP x86 Chromebook BIOS with SeaBIOS open-source BIOS. The new BIOS supports a variety of platforms and configurations. It should easily recognize additional RAM. I've always wondered about soldering more of the same type of chips onto empty pads on the motherboard. Will it work? Someday I may just try it. Watch enough YouTube videos on soldering upgraded RAM chips and you may get up the courage and technique to experiment too.
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Maybe. I have pried out individual socketed RAM chips and added them piecemeal to expansion cards with never a problem. What could be so different about motherboard RAM? It might be designed into the motherboard, but the traces are probably laid out about the same as a SO-DIMM in practice. I'd make sure the new chips have the same voltage and pinouts, as well as other similar specs.
I have replaced my HP x86 Chromebook BIOS with SeaBIOS open-source BIOS. The new BIOS supports a variety of platforms and configurations. It should easily recognize additional RAM. I've always wondered about soldering more of the same type of chips onto empty pads on the motherboard. Will it work? Someday I may just try it. Watch enough YouTube videos on soldering upgraded RAM chips and you may get up the courage and technique to experiment too.
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Maybe. I have pried out individual socketed RAM chips and added them piecemeal to expansion cards with never a problem. What could be so different about motherboard RAM? It might be designed into the motherboard, but the traces are probably laid out about the same as a SO-DIMM in practice. I'd make sure the new chips have the same voltage and pinouts, as well as other similar specs.
I have replaced my HP x86 Chromebook BIOS with SeaBIOS open-source BIOS. The new BIOS supports a variety of platforms and configurations. It should easily recognize additional RAM. I've always wondered about soldering more of the same type of chips onto empty pads on the motherboard. Will it work? Someday I may just try it. Watch enough YouTube videos on soldering upgraded RAM chips and you may get up the courage and technique to experiment too.
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SuperUser is geared towards specific questions - would you please edit the question down to one specific question? It's possible to ask several questions separately.
– Christopher Hostage
18 hours ago
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You could replace a soldered component, but that would be a waste of time as an "upgrade". The system software is probably hardcoded to only support the originally installed components, and is unlikely to support any unexpected replacement part. You'll end up with a doorstop.
– sawdust
15 hours ago
In addition to what @sawdust said, even if the components were not hard-coded, it would be almost impossible for an enduser to solder upgraded components to the board. I don't think you should try to do this, no offence.
– Aulis Ronkainen
15 hours ago
In theory if there is a model with the amount of ram you want it should be possible to acquire the respective parts and find someone to solder it properly for you. I flashed a bad version of OpenWRT to my router (which I compiled myself) and a coworker was able to fix it be replacing the respective chips. If you know someone with sufficient knowledge it may be possible. MrChromebox offers a debricking service, but I think your request comes with a high risk and effort. I'm not sure if electronics.stackexchange.com is a better fit.
– LiveWireBT
15 hours ago
Better make a new question for this.
– xenoid
13 hours ago