Installing PowerBook G4 Aluminum 15" 1-1.5 GHz RAM

Add Note Introduction

Accessing the RAM is easy and requires only a Phillips screwdriver.

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Add Note Step 1 — Battery

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

  • 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. If there is a second RAM chip installed, pop it out in the same manner.

Congratulations!

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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order. For more information, check out the PowerBook G4 Aluminum 15" 1-1.5 GHz device page.

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