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Installing Apple PowerMac G4 Cube RAM

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  1. Installing Apple PowerMac G4 Cube RAM, Outer Case: step 1, image 1 of 3 Installing Apple PowerMac G4 Cube RAM, Outer Case: step 1, image 2 of 3 Installing Apple PowerMac G4 Cube RAM, 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.

  2. Installing Apple PowerMac G4 Cube RAM: step 2, image 1 of 2 Installing Apple PowerMac G4 Cube RAM: 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.

  3. Installing Apple PowerMac G4 Cube RAM: step 3, image 1 of 1
    • Slowly lift the plate off the cube and disconnect the power cord.

  4. Installing Apple PowerMac G4 Cube RAM: step 4, image 1 of 1
    • Remove the four pillars from each corner.

    • The pillars should come out fairly easily.

  5. Installing Apple PowerMac G4 Cube RAM, RAM: step 5, image 1 of 2 Installing Apple PowerMac G4 Cube RAM, 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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