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Is it hard to install RAM on a Alum 17in?
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Im about to order RAM for my laptop and was wondering if its something I can do myself. Ive installed RAM before on my Ti book and in desktops so Im familiar with the process. I have never done it on this one.
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Originally posted by drainyoo:
Im about to order RAM for my laptop and was wondering if its something I can do myself. Ive installed RAM before on my Ti book and in desktops so Im familiar with the process. I have never done it on this one.
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Anyone? I appreciate the help.
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Originally posted by mgehman:
Easy
Thanks. Does the bottom have to be removed?
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Which model 17 do you have? If it is a current model. The is a small cover on the bottom of the case that must be removed and will expose the RAM slots. Like I said easy, all you need is a small screw driver you can get at Radio Shack. Hope this helps. Please feel free to email me with questions.
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Originally posted by mgehman:
Which model 17 do you have? If it is a current model. The is a small cover on the bottom of the case that must be removed and will expose the RAM slots. Like I said easy, all you need is a small screw driver you can get at Radio Shack. Hope this helps. Please feel free to email me with questions.
I had the very first model that came out a few years ago.
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i think it is the same as the 12" that came out at the same time.
it is easy.
get a #00 philips screwdriver.
unscrew 4 screws.
take metal plate off (you just unscrewed it).
insert memory.
put plate back on.
screw in 4 screws.
boot powerbook.
check about this mac.
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It's the same for all the 17" models--you just need a small screwdriver. There are 4 screws, and then the small plate is off and you install the RAM. It's simplicity itself.
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Originally posted by mrmister:
It's the same for all the 17" models--you just need a small screwdriver. There are 4 screws, and then the small plate is off and you install the RAM. It's simplicity itself.
What small plate are you guys talking about? When I look at the under side of the laptop, I see 2 screws at the top but no plate. The whole bottom side is one piece.
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Originally posted by drainyoo:
What small plate are you guys talking about? When I look at the under side of the laptop, I see 2 screws at the top but no plate. The whole bottom side is one piece.
go here and download the PDF "PowerBook 17� Memory Repair & Upgrade".
The 17" is a bit different than the 12" & 15".
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Make sure you get a good screwdriver for those little screws and take care when doing it. A bad one can lose its "footing" and skid across the bottom of your PB. Nothing more than cosmetic damage, though.
Don't let the above put you off, though - it's an easy job.
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Originally posted by all2ofme:
Make sure you get a good screwdriver for those little screws and take care when doing it. A bad one can lose its "footing" and skid across the bottom of your PB. Nothing more than cosmetic damage, though.
Don't let the above put you off, though - it's an easy job.
Thanks. Im kool with doing it, Ive done it a bunch of times on other machines. I just wanted to make sure it was something I could do cause I knew they changed the location.
Thanks again.
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It is really easy, remember the first step is remove the battery ! 
Compared to do it with my previous Pismo 500, this was a joke.
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My mistake--I didn't realize the 17" was slightly different. Still looks to be about as simple.
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