Adding memory??????????

[dkelban]

Hi, and thanks in advance. There are private, apple trained technicians. Has anyone used one (my ipad is off warranty so that is not an issue) to upgrade memory. I have 32gb, and would like to go up to 64. Is this even possible? I imagine it would involve swapping memory chips.

 

[MoonlitSonata]

Nope, no can do.

 

[giradman]

Hi, and thanks in advance. There are private, apple trained technicians. Has anyone used one (my ipad is off warranty so that is not an issue) to upgrade memory. I have 32gb, and would like to go up to 64. Is this even possible? I imagine it would involve swapping memory chips.

As already stated, you're stuck w/ 32GB of internal storage on your iPad; but, you may want to tell us 'why' you need to double that memory, e.g. videos, music, etc.? There are certainly cloud options and off-device storage, such as the Apotop Wi-Reader below, that might serve your needs? Dave

 

[dkelban]

Videos...what do you recommend, and thanks for a very helpful response.

 

[dkelban]

Thanks!

 

[giradman]

Videos...what do you recommend, and thanks for a very helpful response.

Well, I cannot give you a personal recommendation from experience, so can only mention some options - most of my video watching is done via streaming (Roku device to my HDTV), DVR recordings, and DVD/BDs - however, that Apotop Wi-Reader has been on my wish list for a while - see Gabriel's thread HERE; the manufacturers of external drives also have products that provide Wi-Fi streaming (check the Seagate HD HERE); and of course apps on your device, such as Netflix can provide streaming over a Wi-Fi network. So, just a couple of suggestions to think about - good luck! Dave

 

[zstairlessone]

Hi, and thanks in advance. There are private, apple trained technicians. Has anyone used one (my ipad is off warranty so that is not an issue) to upgrade memory. I have 32gb, and would like to go up to 64. Is this even possible? I imagine it would involve swapping memory chips.

Here, thanks to iFixit, is why it is not something to be asked lightly:





The yellow bordered chip is the memory, in this case 16 GB





Here you can see it next to the processor (to the left, the cap has been taken off of the A5 processor)

 

[col.bris]

Life is to short just use an external wifi adapter as you can stream movies to multiple devices at the same time. It works great

 

[dkelban]

Thanks.

 

[dkelban]

Thanks. Are they hard to set up and use, and which one would you recommend: Seagate?

 

[dkelban]

Thanks, and which one would you recommend? Seagate?

 

[giradman]

Thanks. Are they hard to set up and use, and which one would you recommend: Seagate?

Well, since I do not own nor have used a 'wireless' Wi-Fi external HD, I cannot give you a specific recommendation - NOW, I've bought many non-wireless external drives in the past including Seagate, and currently have two of their drives for 'Time Machine' backup of my iMac & MBPro. However, I would strongly suggest that you review the link given previously on the Apotop Wi-Reader (also check Amazon for reviews of not only this product but others). Also, you may want to google 'external wifi hard drive' - there will be plenty of hits on specific brands and also reviews from various sources. So, unless another member 'chimes in' w/ some more specific personal experience, this is about the best that I can offer. Good luck in your selection. Dave