Installing PowerBook G4 Aluminum 12" 1-1.5 GHz RAM

Add Note Introduction

One RAM slots allow up to 1.25 GB of PC2700 RAM.

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Add Note Step 1 — Battery

  • Use a coin to turn the battery locking screw 90 degrees to the right.

  • Lift the battery out of the computer.

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Add Note Step 2 — RAM

  • Remove the four Phillips screws from the memory door.

  • Slide the memory door away from the memory compartment.

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Add Note Step 3

  • Release the tabs on each side of the RAM chip at the same time. These tabs lock the chip in place and releasing them will cause the chip to "pop" up.

  • Pull the chip directly out from its connectors.

Congratulations!

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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order. For more information, check out the PowerBook G4 Aluminum 12" 1-1.5 GHz device page.

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Gopal's avatar
Flag Reply by Gopal Nov 3 @ 2:15 PM

What can I say?

It is certainly do able. I just completed it. Took me 2 hours. The most important tool you'll need is patience - bag full of patience!!