[kick52]

Hi,

soz this is about my ram again.

to make sure that my 32mb ram in my original imac (333, rev a) is not the problem, how do i remove it? i do not have any instructions to do this and i do not want to try and find out by randomly dissassembeling my mac.



cheers, kick52

[Raining Down in Texas]

Check here. This Apple support site has HTML and video.

[scoot]

Er, no. That's for the later iMac G3s. The originals require removing the "can" from the iMac, then to access the original RAM, removing the processor card.
Apple doesn't consider this a DIY process.

Instructions for the extra slot, not hidden under the processor card, are available here -
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=43012

Better pics here:
http://forums.xlr8yourmac.com/action...=33991&-search


To access the original RAM, the processor card needs to be gently pried out.

[tooki]

Put simply, it's a pain in the butt. Have someone experienced do it for you.

tooki

[kick52]

sod it , then

[kick52]

but, if there are proccesser cards, does that mean i can upgrade it?

[red rocket]

Originally Posted by kick52

sod it , then

wot's wiv teh n3gative attitude, m8? u not gonna giv up now???

Originally Posted by kick52

but, if there are proccesser cards, does that mean i can upgrade it?

usually not w0rth teh m0n33.

teh only upgrades that make sens3 2 me is teh RAM, fresh battery 4 if'n'when teh olde 1 dies (after 4-5 ears), and possibly a biggah hard dr1ve.

might wanna l00k on teh eBay 4 ppl sellin there 4lr5eddy upgr4d3d 1s?

other'n th4t, find som1 in yer area wh0'z done it b4 (not a firm-they'll rip j00 off), the pr0c33dure takes like 10 minutes* then. *(me basing tat arseessmint 0n heving dun it three t1mes, fust it t00k like h4lf'n hour, 2nd 20, turd ten.)

teh xl3r8 sit3 rulez btw, le4rnt all k1nd of shite th4r

[kick52]

Originally Posted by red rocket

wot's wiv teh n3gative attitude, m8? u not gonna giv up now???


usually not w0rth teh m0n33.

teh only upgrades that make sens3 2 me is teh RAM, fresh battery 4 if'n'when teh olde 1 dies (after 4-5 ears), and possibly a biggah hard dr1ve.

might wanna l00k on teh eBay 4 ppl sellin there 4lr5eddy upgr4d3d 1s?

other'n th4t, find som1 in yer area wh0'z done it b4 (not a firm-they'll rip j00 off), the pr0c33dure takes like 10 minutes* then. *(me basing tat arseessmint 0n heving dun it three t1mes, fust it t00k like h4lf'n hour, 2nd 20, turd ten.)

teh xl3r8 sit3 rulez btw, le4rnt all k1nd of shite th4r

about the "sod it" thing, i meant testing to see if it was the 32mb ram, not "sod it, ive gave up on my mac."

i dont know anyone who even has a mac, let alone some one who can install my ram....

im gonna get a 80gb for Xmas and , hopefully, 256mb ram.

0k? d035 'hat an5w3r ur q?

[red rocket]

Originally Posted by kick52

0k? d035 'hat an5w3r ur q?

Originally Posted by kick52

about the "sod it" thing, i meant testing to see if it was the 32mb ram, not "sod it, ive gave up on my mac."

Answered, thanks.

Originally Posted by kick52

i dont know anyone who even has a mac, let alone some one who can install my ram....

There are quite a few people on this board (and others) who could, and very well might.

Originally Posted by kick52

im gonna get a 80gb for Xmas and , hopefully, 256mb ram.

Good on you.

[kick52]

i meant that i dont know anyone locally who could do it.

[majdadefp]

Removing the processor card to get to the bottom RAM slot is relatively easy (I do it all the time), but the main thing is to make sure you take anti-static precautions so you don't fry anything. I didn't see why you want to check the bottom RAM stick, so I can't help with diagnosing your problem. If you want to keep that iMac, however, I would recommend taking out the 32mb and upgrading. Contact me at [email protected] if you want me to send some detailed info on getting to the bottom slot.

I, Macman

[kick52]

hi. i would concact you, but i cant right now, cuz im at my dads house and his IE doesnt function properly. i doesnt do java etc... the buttons in yahoo dont work.

i'll try tomoz.


cheers, kick52