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vfib71 · Jun 27, 2002, 07:43 AM

I want to replace the Internal 60GB 5400RPM HD to a 120GB 7200RPM HD & the factory installed 256MB SDRAM to 512MB SDRAM (non-user accessible slot) in my iMac FP 800MHZ. I would like to know of others who have done this and what size, speed and brand of HD. Also any good places to pick up 512MB SDRAM 168 pin for a decent price. I'm going to have an authorized service tech install but just want to purchase on my own. I don't want to buy something that won't work.

COmie JOe · Jun 27, 2002, 02:24 PM

<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by vfib71:
I want to replace the Internal 60GB 5400RPM HD to a 120GB 7200RPM HD & the factory installed 256MB SDRAM to 512MB SDRAM (non-user accessible slot) in my iMac FP 800MHZ. I would like to know of others who have done this and what size, speed and brand of HD. Also any good places to pick up 512MB SDRAM 168 pin for a decent price. I'm going to have an authorized service tech install but just want to purchase on my own. I don't want to buy something that won't work.

<hr /></blockquote>First off I would advise aginst this, one because you void your warenty, 2nd cuz it is a bain in th �ss. you need to make sure you have 17 Lbs of presure on the 4 or so torx screws (too much and you smash the LB and too little the heat trandsfer dosen't work and it overheats) after you get in you need to scrap the hard molded thermal paste and replace it with thermal paste when you finish. Also just to let you know getting them drives out a harder then you may think, almost everything has to come out (i.e. bottem case, Optical drive, and brackets)

so have fun, if you dare...

vfib71 · Jun 27, 2002, 03:38 PM

You are absolutely right, that's why I'm having a Apple Service Tech do it at the same time I'm having the internal Ram switched out for a 512 module. The reason: I want the space and the 7200RPM speed.

msuper69 · Jun 29, 2002, 07:14 PM

<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by vfib71:
You are absolutely right, that's why I'm having a Apple Service Tech do it at the same time I'm having the internal Ram switched out for a 512 module. The reason: I want the space and the 7200RPM speed.<hr /></blockquote>Replacing the hard drive with a non-stock unit will void your warranty regardless of who does it. And if you replace the internal memory module with non-Apple memory, you will not be able to use AppleCare in case of problems as they will not troubleshoot any system with non-Apple memory installed. Make sure they install Apple memory and don't touch the hard drive.

Of course it's your decision but now you know some of the potential pitfalls.

Good luck.

COmie JOe · Jun 30, 2002, 01:56 PM

<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by msuper69:
 <blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by vfib71:
You are absolutely right, that's why I'm having a Apple Service Tech do it at the same time I'm having the internal Ram switched out for a 512 module. The reason: I want the space and the 7200RPM speed.<hr /></blockquote>Replacing the hard drive with a non-stock unit will void your warranty regardless of who does it. And if you replace the internal memory module with non-Apple memory, you will not be able to use AppleCare in case of problems as they will not troubleshoot any system with non-Apple memory installed. Make sure they install Apple memory and don't touch the hard drive.

Of course it's your decision but now you know some of the potential pitfalls.

Good luck.<hr /></blockquote>Ha Ha, no installing a HD will not void your warenty as long as it is done by an apple service center it will be fine, also applecare dose not care if you have non apple ram installed, they may ask you to remove it for diognostic purposes but that is it. oh yea and apple ram is crap, they alsways put in like CL3 PC-133 insted of CL2 so lame on apples part

Luca Rescigno · Jul 2, 2002, 03:06 AM

I don't care how good or bad Apple memory is, it's not a good idea to buy it from them because they jack you price-wise. You know how much they charge?
64 MB - $40
128 MB - $75
256 MB - $150
512 MB - $400

Current prices are somewhere around $15, $30, $50 and $100 for those four sizes. Apple charges 2-4 times more.

COmie JOe · Jul 3, 2002, 02:39 AM

yea apple loves to bone people on RAM prices, notice how apple has bumped the min. RAM you can have in a comp....