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klee6150 · May 17, 2001, 09:17 PM

I really want to get a 256meg memory module for my new iBook.

Has anyone bought a 256meg memory module for their new iBook yet? Successful installation?

I read of Voch's problem with his and I wondered if that was just an isolated case of a bad module or if others are having like problems.

Thanks for any info,

Karen

torifile · May 17, 2001, 10:02 PM

I installed 256 ram today. It's not as easy as it should be but not impossible. I had to press harder than I thought I should. The worst part of it was getting the keyboard back on . I've got a pismo and that was not a hard thing with it. With the ibook, i put the keyboard in a little wrong and I couldn't get it up for the life of me. I was panicked but then it worked out. Nothing major to watch out for. Good luck.

klee6150 · May 17, 2001, 10:14 PM

Torifile,

Where did you get your memory from?

karen

torifile · May 17, 2001, 11:04 PM

I got it from Other world computing. I think their website is www.macsales.com . I've heard nothing but good things about them and they had one of the better deals out there. I got it for $90 including second day shipping. Actually, it was more like next day for me because I ordered late tuesday night and it was here on thursday. Only a couple hours after I got my computer

That's good timing.

May 18, 2001, 12:11 AM

Torifile,

My experiences exactly chronicle yours. I purchased a 256MB so-dimm from Other World Computing for $90, and I installed it this afternoon. Its a cinch...just make sure you are careful when you put the keyboard back in. I too did it incorrectly the first time, and it took me about 30 minutes, 2 screwdrivers, and a good dose of stress before I was able to get it back up. There's no special trick...just go slow and steady and you'll be fine.

klee6150 · May 18, 2001, 12:18 AM

Torifile and Macamon,

Which module did you purchase?

Was it the TPW256LF?

Karen

Voch · May 18, 2001, 08:14 AM

I ordered the same module from OWC and got a bad module. It's good to hear that is was likely a fluke. I get my new module from OWC today if I can track down the Airborne delivery truck...

Voch

Voch · May 18, 2001, 12:09 PM

I received my 256MB RAM module (OWC TPW256LF) from OWC and immediately put it in the iBook and it now WORKS! Yay! I guess I had a fluke bad module.

OWC rocks. Very good turnaround time on this (they Airborne Express overnighted me a new module). Buy from OWC. They are good. I take back my previous rant.

Voch

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ATC Ken · May 18, 2001, 12:43 PM

Ram install question here:

Any idea where I can pick up a #0 Phillips head screwdriver? Home Depot, etc.? I got an eyeglass repair kit but it didn't have the very small screwdriver I needed. Got all the way to the ram shield and then couldn't find a small enough screwdriver. Have the 256 mb ram here (purchased from Memory to Go for $70 + shipping) just aching to be installed in my new iBook2-DVD.

Thanks for info,
Ken

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Voch · May 18, 2001, 01:06 PM

Originally posted by ATC Ken:
Any idea where I can pick up a #0 Phillips head screwdriver? Home Depot, etc.?

I always relied on Sears for my Torx screwdrivers for opening my Duo. Try them. I was lucky enough to have a jeweler's screwdriver set to get to the RAM slot on my new iBook.

Voch

Milo Waye · May 18, 2001, 04:09 PM

Originally posted by ATC Ken:
Ram install question here:

Any idea where I can pick up a #0 Phillips head screwdriver? Home Depot, etc.?
Thanks for info,
Ken

Ken,
I just picked up a 6 piece precision scredriver set at Sears for $2.99.
It has the #0 Phillips, and a 1.4mm that you'll use in the keyboard lock slot.
--
M

ATC Ken · May 19, 2001, 01:57 AM

Thanks for the input...I'll run down to Sears tomorrow and pick up the screwdrivers that were recommended.

Thanks,
Ken