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Power Mac G4 Cube RAM Replacement

Introduction

Installing RAM involves removing the outer case before installation.

What you need

  1. Power Mac G4 Cube RAM Replacement, Outer Case: step 1, image 1 of 3 Power Mac G4 Cube RAM Replacement, Outer Case: step 1, image 2 of 3 Power Mac G4 Cube RAM Replacement, Outer Case: step 1, image 3 of 3

    • Release the back handle of the PowerMac. Slowly pull out the cube by holding the end of the handle. Watch for any parts that may become entangled with the outer case.

    • Push back the handle after you have taken the core out of the case.

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  2. Power Mac G4 Cube RAM Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 2 Power Mac G4 Cube RAM Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 2

    • Place the cube upside down and remove the four T10 Torx screws on the front plate. Then remove the two screws on each side.

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  4. Power Mac G4 Cube RAM Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Slowly lift the plate off the cube and disconnect the power cord.

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  5. Power Mac G4 Cube RAM Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the four pillars from each corner.

    • The pillars should come out fairly easily.

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  6. Power Mac G4 Cube RAM Replacement, RAM: step 5, image 1 of 2 Power Mac G4 Cube RAM Replacement, RAM: step 5, image 2 of 2

    • Flip the two latches on the side of the RAM chip.

    • Remove the chip from the logic board and replace with new RAM.

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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Unless you have really fat fingers, you shouldn’t need to remove the metal plate and pillars. I’m able to replace the RAM without those steps.

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