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by mpchc

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Many thanks to all who posted a response to my earlier request. Boy you can read all the books and think you have it down pat but something always slips throught the cracks.

Our market is the home & business computer & network niche. Can someone give me any ideas on types of tools, equipment, benches, etc. Any of your favorites. I have been looking at a memory tester that these folks have, xtronics.com - any suggestions, recommendations.

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by thechas

If this is the device you are looking at:

http://xtronics.com/memory/RAM-SE-VI.htm

save your money.

Unless you support a LOT of old equipment.

This device checks 30 and 72 pin SIMMs.
With an adapter (extra cost) you can check 168 pin DIMMs.

You have no coverage for RDRAM or DDR RAM.

For RAM and most PC parts, swapping in a known good part is a lot cheaper than any tester that will be able to do a thorough job.

As far as tools:

A good POST card,
a network analyzer,
and a cable tester should do it.

Have a few "reference" systems to plug suspect cards CPUs and RAM into.

As to benches, that depends on your taste and budget.
Choose a comfortable work height and have drawers for tools.
Also, use ESD laminate for the surface.
That way you always have an ESD safe surface for parts.
One source for laminate is:
www.allspec.com

Chas

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