Installing iMac G3 Model M4984 RAM

User-Contributed Guide

User-Contributed Guide

This guide is not managed by iFixit staff.

  • Author: Chris Green
  • Time required: 10 - 15 Minutes
  • Difficulty: Easy
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The iMac G3 was Apple's brand new all-in-one Macintosh. It had five different colors of translucent plastic that it was available in: Blueberry, Lime, Strawberry, Grape, and Tangerine, these were known as the "5 Flavors." The iMac "i" standing for internet, was very capable, it had built in LAN, IR(this was removed in later models), and a 233Mhz, 266Mhz, or 333Mhz PowerPC 750 (G3) CPU, and a built in 15" CRT screen. This computer paved the way for modern Macs.

The iMac G3 M4984 uses PC100 laptop-style memory. Some models support a maximum of 256MB while others support a maximum of 512MB, this is entirelly dependent on the firmware of the machine.

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Add Note Edit Step 1 — Logic Board  ¶ 

  • The iMac G3. This was a great computer for the time, and had plenty of features.

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Add Note Edit Step 2  ¶ 

  • Start by flipping the iMac upside-down. It may help to lay it on a towel, so you don't damage the screen, or scratch the face.

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Add Note Edit Step 3  ¶ 

  • Remove this Phillips screw.

  • Using a flathead screwdriver, work your way around the bottom cover, until it comes off.

  • Then, lift the bottom cover up and out, and set it aside.

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