Power Mac G4 MDD RAM Replacement

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Introduction

The Power Mac G4 MDD Supports 2GB 333Mhz PC2700 DDR (4X512MB Optimal). It Has four slots on the motherboard.

What you need

Step 1 Case

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The Power Mac G4 MDD: the last, and the fastest G4-based Mac. This computer boasted up to a Dual 1.42GHz PowerPC G4 CPU (though I have a single 1.25GHz).
Two USB 1.1 Ports
Assorted Audio
Video (ADC & DVI)
Networking (RJ-45 Ethernet/56k Modem)
Some later model MDD's (such as the dual 1.42GHz) Have a FireWire 800 Port Here:

Step 2

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Unplug the computer.
Unplug the power supply and all external connections from the computer.
Pull on the side lever and lower the side of the case.

Step 3 RAM

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The ram is between the graphics card, and the CPU, and removal is simple. Push the tabs down on both sides, this will free the ram, then lift it out.
The MDD Uses A Maximum of 2GB PC2700 DDR,(512MB X4) and had 4 slots for ram.